Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra dominates with its larger 6.8-inch display reaching 1750 nits brightness, superior 108MP main camera with 10x periscope zoom, and faster 45W charging. Sony's Xperia 1 V counters with a sharper 4K OLED screen, newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, lighter 187g design, and cinema-focused video capabilities at 4K 120fps. Battery life matches at 5000mAh, though Samsung charges significantly faster. The Galaxy excels for photography enthusiasts and power users valuing zoom versatility and screen real estate. Xperia 1 V appeals to videographers and those preferring compact designs with superior color accuracy. At $200 more, Sony's premium positioning feels less justified given Samsung's camera prowess and charging speed advantage. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra offers superior overall value for most flagship users.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra if…
- →Built-in S Pen silo is a unique productivity feature
- →Versatile quad-camera with 10x periscope telephoto
- →108 MP main sensor captures excellent detail
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 V if…
- →4K 120Hz OLED display — highest resolution on any phone
- →New Exmor T stacked sensor with 2-layer design
- →Pro-grade camera app with manual controls
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Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Pros
- Built-in S Pen silo is a unique productivity feature
- Versatile quad-camera with 10x periscope telephoto
- 108 MP main sensor captures excellent detail
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot under sustained load
- Very heavy and thick body
- 108 MP sensor replaced by 200 MP in the S23 Ultra
- Only 8 GB RAM on base storage variant
Sony Xperia 1 V
Pros
- 4K 120Hz OLED display — highest resolution on any phone
- New Exmor T stacked sensor with 2-layer design
- Pro-grade camera app with manual controls
- 3.5mm headphone jack retained
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
Cons
- $1399 is extremely expensive
- 30W charging is very slow for the price
- Software updates are slow compared to rivals
- Niche market appeal limits availability
- Auto mode camera lags behind Pixel and iPhone
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 V |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 229 g | 187 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm | 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 52 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Exmor T sensor) |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps, Cinema Pro |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 10x periscope + 10 MP 3x optical | 12 MP, f/2.3, 3.5x-5.2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | OLED |
| Resolution | 3088 x 1440 | 3840 x 1644 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1750 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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