Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 8/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3330); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 67 points higher (75/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (84/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (86/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 by 294.5% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (84/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (86/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (77/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 67 points (75/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.