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 (2,780,751 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2780751 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 3537
- 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 64/100)
- 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 64/100). 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 — 68/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (91/100 vs 64/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2780751 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 3537 | |
| 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/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 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 Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
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 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 144.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 64/100).
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 64/100).
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.