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; estimated prices are $799 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 34/100 (a 20-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 (2,856,499 vs 895,533); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2920
- Lighter: 162g vs 168g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 90/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $449 vs $799
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 20 points higher (54/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (64/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 2920 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $799 | $449 |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
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
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
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 219.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (64/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (39/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (79/100 vs 55/100).
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 20 points (54/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.