Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- CameraSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- DesignSony Xperia 1 VII
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 SamsungSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraNo reviews yet |  SonySony Xperia 1 VIINo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Screen Size | 6.9" | 6.5" |
| Main Camera | 200 MP | 48 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 45 W | No data |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9" | 6.5" |
| Panel | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | HDR OLED |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2340 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nit | No data |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 830 | No data |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | No data | UFS |
| Manufacturing Technology | 3 nm | No data |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 200 MP | 48 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra Wide | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP 5x 111mm periscope + 10 MP 3x | 85 mm - 170 mm |
| Telephoto Resolution | No data | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45 W | No data |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 218 g | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Frame | Titanium | No data |
| Back Surface | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | No | No data |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IPX5/IPX8/IP6X |
| Biyometrik | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint | Fingerprint Sensor |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Version | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 15 |
| Update Promise | No data | 4 major version updates |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone jack | No data | Yes (3.5mm) |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on 3 of 4 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.