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 52/100 (a 23-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 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 186g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3373
- 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 63/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 65/100)
- 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)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 63/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (73/100 vs 20/100). 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).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 3373 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
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
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
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 171.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 63/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (73/100 vs 20/100).
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).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
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 — 52/100.
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 20/100).
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 63/100).
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.