Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
| Display | 6.9", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | April 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | August 25, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,999 | ₹1,09,702 | ||
| Colors | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | ||
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | April 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | August 25, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,999 | ₹1,09,702 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1644 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3120 pixels | 3840 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 498 ppi | 643 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 4K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 560 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1644 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3120 pixels | 3840 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 498 ppi | 643 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 4K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 560 nits |
Body
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Weight | 218 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Corning Gorilla Armour | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 218 grams | 186 grams | ||
| Front | Corning Gorilla Armour | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 660 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Sony Xperia UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 2 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 660 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Sony Xperia UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 2 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Eye-Tracking, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Zeiss Optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Expert RAW, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, UHD Video Recording | 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Eye-Tracking, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Zeiss Optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Expert RAW, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, UHD Video Recording | 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, HDR10+ | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, HDR10+ | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 30 w | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 30 w |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Audio Eraser, Best Face, Call Transcript, Circle to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Writing Assist | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | Audio Eraser, Best Face, Call Transcript, Circle to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Writing Assist | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
