Samsung Galaxy F36 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
28.9Performance55.2
59.2Display51.4
41.9Camera55.8
43.7Battery49.1
65.3Features73.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy F36 5G8 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and camera (+14). Samsung Galaxy F36 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy F36 5G
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 51
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 396 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,862 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,250Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,804Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 30 W+20% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 192 g+3% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+6% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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