Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1299 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 50/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,787,981 vs 1,119,714).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 29 points (79/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 88
Camera 81
Battery 56
Portability 46
Value for money 66
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2787981 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1799

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (46/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Lighter: 211g vs 218g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 29 points higher (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 66/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 2787981 1119714
Geekbench Single 3100 1488
Geekbench Multi 9760 3373
Display 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5" OLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 151
Main camera 200 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 12 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 218 g 211 g
Launch price $1299 $1799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
81
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
79/100
2787981 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 -149.0%
1119714 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 149.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
$1299
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $500. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was $500 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (91/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (81/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (56/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 29 points (79/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.