Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra dominates with a brighter 6.8-inch display (2600 nits vs 2100), superior camera versatility featuring a 200MP main sensor and dual telephoto options, and faster 45W charging. Sony's Xperia 1 VI counters with a lighter, more compact design (192g vs 232g), sophisticated continuous optical zoom telephoto, and professional-grade cinema video recording at 4K 120fps HDR. Performance between both Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chips is virtually identical. Display resolution favors Samsung (3120x1440 vs 2340x1080), though Sony's narrower 21:9 aspect ratio suits media consumption differently. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, but Samsung's faster charging provides practical advantage. At $100 more, Sony targets creative professionals valuing video; Samsung appeals to general users wanting cutting-edge specs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra emerges as the stronger all-rounder with better everyday performance and charging speed.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if…
- →Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- →Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- →Built-in S Pen for productivity
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VI if…
- →Continuous optical zoom telephoto (85-170mm)
- →Pro-grade camera apps for photo and video
- →3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card support
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Pros
- Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- Built-in S Pen for productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display readable in sunlight
- Seven years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very heavy at 232 g
- Expensive starting price
- Charging speed unchanged at 45W
- S Pen lost Bluetooth air actions
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Pros
- Continuous optical zoom telephoto (85-170mm)
- Pro-grade camera apps for photo and video
- 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card support
- Compact form factor for a flagship
- Very long battery life
Cons
- Resolution dropped from 4K to FHD+ vs predecessor
- Slow 30W charging
- Premium price
- Niche appeal outside enthusiasts
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 232 g | 192 g |
| Material | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm | 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.35" Exmor T |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@120fps HDR |
| Telephoto | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x | 12 MP, f/2.3-3.5, 85-170mm continuous optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | Qi wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 2100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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