Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1099 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 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 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 168g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 5 III (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (97/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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 | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 167.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Sony Xperia 5 III was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (73/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (97/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.