Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 65/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,780,751 vs 1,320,406); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the stronger camera (151 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2780751 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 4188
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 218g
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 14 points higher (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2780751 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 110.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.