Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII 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 (3,161,126 vs 2,994,112); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 2994112
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1295
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Better camera (54/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3161126 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 5.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $296. Samsung Galaxy S26+ was $296 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.