Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $1299 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 66/100 vs 34/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,800,202 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 218g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 2800202 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 2920
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 32 points higher (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (67/100 vs 2/100). 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 10 VII (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (79/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2800202 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $449 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" 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 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 212.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $850. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $850.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (67/100 vs 2/100).
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 10 VII (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (90/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (79/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 32 points (66/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (67/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.