Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9293
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $1295 vs $1299
- Better portability (58/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 70/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- 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 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 4.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $4. Sony Xperia 1 VII was $4 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.