Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $799 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 44/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 1,320,406); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 185g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 185g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1000
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 10 points higher (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (64/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $799 | $1000 |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 116.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $201. Samsung Galaxy S26 is cheaper by $201.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (64/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (39/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (97/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.