Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1099 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the stronger camera (140 vs 105); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Lighter: 163g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | 105 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 146.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (73/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.