Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Lighter: 168g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $999
- Better portability (76/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100; 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 S26+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161126 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 253.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (91/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.