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; estimated prices are $1099 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 47/100 (a 16-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 1,519,456); 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).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1519456
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 182g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 72/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 16 points higher (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 26/100). 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 (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (68/100 vs 26/100). 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 V (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (96/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 1519456 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $1099 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
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 99.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Sony Xperia 5 V is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (68/100 vs 26/100).
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 V (73/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (39/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (96/100 vs 72/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 V — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
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 63/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 47/100.
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 (68/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for everyday use.