Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1099 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 63/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,034,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 200g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 200g
- Cheaper: $1099 vs $1499
- Better camera (73/100 vs 63/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (34/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9490
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 7 points higher (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (34/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (96/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (34/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $1499 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (90/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (41/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (96/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (34/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.