Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1299 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,201,149 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has the stronger camera (144 vs 105); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2201149 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 232g
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 58/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (65/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2201149 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 144 | 105 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (82/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (76/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (65/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on camera score (76/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on performance (82/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.