Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1299 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1799
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 214g
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; 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 Pro-I (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- 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 Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 204.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (86/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (61/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.