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).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 73
Battery 29
Portability 97
Value for money 60

Sony Xperia 5 III

Performance 64
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 12

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).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.

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
73
camera

Sony Xperia 5 III

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Sony Xperia 5 III

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
29
battery

Sony Xperia 5 III

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery

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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3034849 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100 -167.2%
1135878 AnTuTu

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

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

$1099

Sony Xperia 5 III

$999

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.