Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 2,096,581).
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 7192
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 62/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 50.8% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.