Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,761,879 vs 1,684,869); the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 V
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1761879 vs 1684869
- Lighter: 187g vs 234g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (64/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684869 | 1761879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3088 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 V leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 V
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (73/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (64/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 V by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.