Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
43.7Performance55.2
57.1Display51.4
72Camera55.8
55.1Battery49.1
78.7Features73.3
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra8 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.8 to 55.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+16) and battery (+6). Sony Xperia 1 VI 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 S22 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 233% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 44
- 64% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,804 vs 4,150
- 41% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,250 vs 1,600
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 20% higher telephoto: 12 MP vs 10 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+5% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 500 ppi+26% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,750 nits | 1,862 nits+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 1,100,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,600Top 43% | 2,250+41%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150Top 46% | 6,804+64%Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 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 | 10 MP | 12 MP+20% |
| Optical zoom | 10 x+41% | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 40 MP+233% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 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 S22 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 192 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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