Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
29.1Performance55.2
54Display51.4
65.9Camera55.8
55.1Battery49.1
73.3Features73.3
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra8 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 51.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26). Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 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 S20 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 49
- 300% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 233% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 12 MP
- 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 29
- 157% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,804 vs 2,650
- 150% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,250 vs 900
- 77% higher Optical zoom: 7.1 x vs 4 x
- 55% higher Peak brightness: 1,862 nits vs 1,200 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+6% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 511 ppi+29% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,862 nits+55% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 500,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Bottom 22% | 2,250+150%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Bottom 27% | 6,804+157%Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+125% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 4 x | 7.1 x+77% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 40 MP+233% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+50% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 222 g | 192 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.2 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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