Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 54/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 197g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 197g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1295
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 21/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 5 points higher (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 197 g | |
| Price | $799 | $1295 |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 4.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $496. Samsung Galaxy S26 is cheaper by $496.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (41/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (97/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (48/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.