Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,201,149); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1500
- Better camera (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2201149
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7200
- Lighter: 200g vs 232g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 58/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (56/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2201149 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 144 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (56/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on camera score (76/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.