Between the Galaxy S26+ and Xperia 10 VI, the Galaxy S26+ comes out ahead in antutu and refresh rate, while the Xperia 10 VI wins on weight and battery capacity. Overall, the Galaxy S26+ scores 68.5 and the Xperia 10 VI scores 57.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy S26+ is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Galaxy S26+ if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are antutu, refresh rate, ram, among others.
Pick the Xperia 10 VI if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are weight, battery capacity, headphone jack.
Both ship with comparable 5g support, water resistance, optical image stabilization, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Galaxy S26+ is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S26+ wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 292.86% more. 2200000 vs 560000.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Wired charging — 50.00% more. 45 W vs 30 W.
- ▲Front camera — 50.00% more. 12 MP vs 8 MP.
- ▲Pixel density — 29.22% more. 513 ppi vs 397 ppi.
- ▲Screen size — 9.84% more. 6.7 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Why Sony - Xperia 10 VI wins
- ▲Weight — 32.00 g less. 164 vs 196.
- ▲Battery capacity — 2.04% more. 5000 mAh vs 4900 mAh.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 164 glead |
| Thickness | 7.6 mmlead | 8.3 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 "lead | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 513 ppilead | 397 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nitslead | 800 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MPlead | 8 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4900 mAh | 5000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 Wlead | 30 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26+ | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S26+ or Xperia 10 VI?+
Xperia 10 VI has 2.0% more battery — 4900 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S26+ or Xperia 10 VI?+
Xperia 10 VI is 32g lighter — 196g vs 164g.
Is Galaxy S26+ waterproof?+
Galaxy S26+ has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 10 VI support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 10 VI supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Galaxy S26+ or Xperia 10 VI?+
Galaxy S26+ offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S26+ or Xperia 10 VI?+
Galaxy S26+ has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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