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; estimated prices are $1299 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 66/100 vs 59/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,800,202); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 218g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9293
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2800202
- Lighter: 197g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $1295 vs $1299
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (21/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 7 points higher (66/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (21/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2800202 | 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $1299 | $1295 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
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
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
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 6.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $4. Sony Xperia 1 VII is cheaper by $4.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (53/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (21/100 vs 20/100).
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 7 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 66/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
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 48/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.