Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,774,668); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the stronger camera (140 vs 118); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 182g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1774668
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 182g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (91/100 vs 76/100). 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (97/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 5311 | |
| 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 | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 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 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 V
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (91/100 vs 76/100).
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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (73/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (53/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (97/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the Sony Xperia 5 V by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
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 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.