Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Sony Xperia Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia Pro (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $1299 and $2499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 978,910); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Sony Xperia Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 214g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $2499
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro better?
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 59/100). 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 22/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100, Sony Xperia Pro — 0/100; 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 (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (61/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (51/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Sony Xperia Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 978910 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 21W | |
| 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 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 170.2×76.2×10.2 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $2499 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- 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
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 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
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Sony Xperia Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Sony Xperia Pro by 253.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1200. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was $1200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (96/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (88/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (86/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (61/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (51/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia Pro — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro?
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?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.