Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1299 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1299
- Better portability (76/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100, 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (96/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 286.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $850. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $850 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (96/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.