Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1099 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I 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 noticeably lighter (163g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Sony Xperia Pro-I
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 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). 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 Pro-I — 8/100; 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 Pro-I (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (97/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- 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 Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 167.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (73/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (97/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Pro-I?
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 Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.