Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Sony Xperia 1
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 8/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3330); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 891,237); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 178g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 162g vs 178g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 77/100)
- Overall rating 8/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 46 points higher (54/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (35/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (64/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (35/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 220.5% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (64/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (35/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (15/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (97/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 46 points (54/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.