Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra dominates with its superior 200MP main camera, dual telephoto lenses (5x and 3x), and exceptional 2600-nit display brightness,ideal for professionals and content creators. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 45W charging, and up to 1TB storage justify the premium price. Sony's Xperia 5 V appeals to videographers and minimalists with its acclaimed Exmor T sensor, compact 6.1-inch form factor (182g), and professional log recording capabilities. However, it lacks wireless charging, uses older Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and offers limited storage expansion. Display-wise, Samsung's 6.8-inch LTPO Dynamic AMOLED 2X significantly outshines Sony's 1700-nit OLED for outdoor visibility. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, but Samsung's faster charging provides practical advantages. The Galaxy S24 Ultra's $300 premium reflects tangible performance gains in processing power, camera versatility, and charging speeds. For most users seeking flagship features, Samsung is the stronger choice; Sony excels only if portability and video credentials override camera zoom capabilities.
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 5 V if…
- →Compact 6.1-inch flagship in an era of large phones
- →4K@120fps video with professional log recording
- →Exmor T sensor excels in low light
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 5 V
Pros
- Compact 6.1-inch flagship in an era of large phones
- 4K@120fps video with professional log recording
- Exmor T sensor excels in low light
- Headphone jack retained
- IP68 with two years of OS updates
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- Only 30W wired charging — no wireless
- Premium price for a compact with limited camera versatility
- Display not as bright as competitors
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Sony Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 232 g | 182 g |
| Material | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm | 154 x 68 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Exmor T for mobile) |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@120fps, log video recording |
| Telephoto | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2, 124-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | OLED |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 1700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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