Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
41.4Performance55.2
49.4Display51.4
46.9Camera55.8
34.1Battery49.1
78.7Features73.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2211 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+15) and performance (+14). Samsung Galaxy S22 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
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 12% lower weight: 168 g vs 192 g
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 34
- 137% higher Optical zoom: 7.1 x vs 3 x
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.5 ″+7% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi+7% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,862 nits+43% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | 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) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP+20% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 7.1 x+137% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP+20% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+35% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 30 W+20% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+12% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+7% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | 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 | 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 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |