Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
81Performance55.2
60Display51.4
47.3Camera55.8
62.1Battery49.1
94.7Features73.3
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S267 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins this phone face-off, 67.7 to 55.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and features (+21). 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 S26
- Stronger performance score: 81 vs 55
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 47
- 137% higher Optical zoom: 7.1 x vs 3 x
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 20% higher telephoto: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- 20% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 25 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.5 ″+3% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 411 ppi+4% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits+40% | 1,862 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 3,064,672 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,995+33%Top 14% | 2,250Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,824+59%Top 4% | 6,804Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | 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@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 30 W+20% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.3 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g+13% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+12% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum 2 | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |