By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 21 by Billy G.
Sony Bravia 8vs
Samsung S90F
Samsung S90F
Worth-It Score: 75/100WAITSony Bravia 8 scores well, but current pricing sits above our fair-price band. Wait for a price drop before pulling the trigger.
✓VerifiedConfidence: 85%
Verdict: Sony Bravia 8 excels in cinematic accuracy and motion handling according to RTINGS and CNET, making it the better choice for film fans. Samsung S90F delivers brighter HDR and smoother gaming performance per Tom's Hardware benchmarks. The Sony wins overall for most home theater setups while Samsung suits bright rooms and console gamers.
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Winner: Sony Bravia 8
Sony Bravia 8: 8.5/10
Samsung S90F: 8.2/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
Sony Bravia 8
Samsung S90F
panel_type
WRGB OLED
QD-OLED
resolution
4K UHD
4K UHD
refresh_rate
120Hz
144Hz
smart_os
Google TV
Tizen
Sony Bravia 8
What works
Excellent motion handling with 120Hz panel and XR Motion Clarity
Accurate color reproduction and wide viewing angles
Superior upscaling for non-4K content via XR Processor
What doesn't
Limited peak brightness in bright rooms compared to QD-OLED
Only 2 HDMI 2.1 ports
Samsung S90F
What works
Higher peak brightness up to 1500 nits for HDR highlights
144Hz refresh rate with VRR and ALLM for gaming
Anti-glare screen coating reduces reflections
What doesn't
Slightly less accurate colors out of the box than Sony
Tizen OS has fewer apps than Google TV
Bottom line
Our pick: Sony Bravia 8. It edges out the alternative on excellent motion handling with 120hz panel and xr motion clarity. That said, Samsung S90F still wins on higher peak brightness up to 1500 nits for hdr highlights — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.