Sony Xperia 1 III vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 30W | 4900mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Software and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | Cobalt Violet, Black, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 14, 2021 | February 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | August 25, 2021 | March 10, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,702 | ₹1,19,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1644 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3840 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 643 ppi | 516 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 4K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
| Weight | 186 grams | 190 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Armor Aluminium | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers, Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Exynos 2600 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Deca-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Xclipse 960 |
Main Camera
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Eye-Tracking, HDR, OIS | Best Face | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | 10-bit HDR, HDR10+ |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Sony Xperia UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI suggestions, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Photo assist |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Hand Gesture, Portrait Mode | Face unlock, HDR Photos, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4900 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
