Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Sony Xperia 1
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 8/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3330); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 891,237); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 178g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 163g vs 178g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 77/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 55 points higher (63/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (73/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $1099 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Sony Xperia 1 by 240.5% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (68/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (73/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (96/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 55 points (63/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.