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 (3,161,830 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 190g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 56
Display 82
Camera 35
Battery 53
Portability 76
Value for money 42
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 895533
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2920
  • 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+ — 52/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).

Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S26+ Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor Samsung Exynos 2600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3161830 895533
Geekbench Single 2900 1015
Geekbench Multi 9200 2920
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
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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless charging: no data
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100
3161830 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
55/100 -253.1%
895533 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 253.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449

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. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.