Sony Xperia 1 III vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP | 200MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.5", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP | 200MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality, Display and Multimedia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality, Display and Multimedia |
General
| Colors | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, Titanium Jet Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 14, 2021 | May 13, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 25, 2021 | May 27, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,702 | ₹1,09,999 | ||
| Colors | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, Titanium Jet Black | ||
| Launch | April 14, 2021 | May 13, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 25, 2021 | May 27, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,702 | ₹1,09,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1644 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3840 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 643 ppi | 513 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 4K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 2600 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1644 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3840 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 643 ppi | 513 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 4K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Weight | 186 grams | 163 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 186 grams | 163 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Sony Xperia UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 7 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Sony Xperia UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 7 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Eye-Tracking, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Zeiss Optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Eye-Tracking, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Zeiss Optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 30 w | 25 w | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 30 w | 25 w |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Samsung DeX | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Samsung DeX |
