Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Sony Xperia 10 V
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 dominates in display technology with its 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen (2600 nits) versus Sony's 60Hz OLED (700 nits), delivering superior brightness and smoothness. Performance-wise, the Exynos 2400 and Xclipse 940 GPU significantly outpace the Snapdragon 695, enabling better gaming and demanding apps. Camera capabilities favor Samsung with 8K video, larger sensors, and advanced computational photography, though Sony's 48MP main and longer battery life (5000mAh) are notable strengths. Storage flexibility is superior on Samsung (up to 512GB vs 128GB only). At $799.99, Samsung commands a $350 premium, but delivers flagship features,faster charging (25W), better software (One UI 6.1 on Android 14), and superior overall experience. Sony offers better portability and endurance for budget-conscious users prioritizing battery life. Choose the Galaxy S24 for premium performance and cutting-edge features, or the Xperia 10V if battery longevity and affordability are priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 if…
- →Compact form factor with flagship features
- →Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- →Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
Buy the Sony Xperia 10 V if…
- →Featherlight 159 g — extremely easy to carry
- →OLED display at this price is unusual
- →IP68 full water resistance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S24
Pros
- Compact form factor with flagship features
- Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 25W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
- Smaller battery than rivals
Sony Xperia 10 V
Pros
- Featherlight 159 g — extremely easy to carry
- OLED display at this price is unusual
- IP68 full water resistance
- Headphone jack and microSD included
- Clean software with two years of updates
Cons
- Only 60Hz refresh rate
- Snapdragon 695 is noticeably mid-tier
- 6 GB RAM is tight for multitasking
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide and telephoto fall short of rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Sony Xperia 10 V |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 159 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, frosted glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm | 155 x 68 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 3x optical | 8 MP, f/2.5, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
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