Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 66/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,175,587 vs 1,519,456); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has the stronger camera (144 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 232g).
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Higher AnTuTu: 2175587 vs 1519456
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 182g vs 232g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra scores 8 points higher (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (63/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2175587 | 1519456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 144 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 43.2% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 5 V
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (76/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (63/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 5 V by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on camera score (76/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on performance (82/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.