Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung
8.2
Pre-Release Hands-On
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Sony
7.5
Very Good
What Reviewers Agree On
- Privacy Display is a genuinely innovative, first-of-its-kind feature that reviewers universally praised
- The wider f/1.4 aperture on the 200MP main camera is a meaningful upgrade over the S25 Ultra's f/1.7
- Thinner (7.9mm) and lighter (214g) design is a welcome improvement for an Ultra-class phone
- 60W wired and 25W wireless charging are long-overdue upgrades
- Keeping the $1,299 price flat while adding features makes it relatively more compelling than the S26 and S26+
Deal Breakers
- PWM dimming concerns remain unaddressed — flicker-sensitive users should wait for detailed measurements
- No free storage upgrade for pre-orders, unlike previous years
Detailed Comparison
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