Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $799 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 840,353); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3000
- Lighter: 162g vs 168g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $799
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (53/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 — 64/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 32/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161126 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 276.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (77/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (53/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.