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; estimated prices are $1299 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2920
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (84/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (79/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 2920 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $1299 | $449 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
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
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
- No wireless charging
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 292.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $850. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $850.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (84/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (90/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (79/100 vs 20/100).
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 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
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 75/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.
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 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
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 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.