Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 44/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 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 1,242,193); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the stronger camera (140 vs 119); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 8.2mm).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 172g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 85/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 19 points higher (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (96/100 vs 85/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | 119 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 144.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Sony Xperia 5 IV is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (68/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (73/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (36/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (96/100 vs 85/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 IV — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.