Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 VI side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm), 50MP vs 48MP…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VI

$1,299

1categories won

9 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VI, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VI leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S25 Plus. Choose the Galaxy S25 Plus if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VI if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S25 Plus

Galaxy S25 Plus wins on endurance with 4,900 mAh and 45W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S25 Plus

Galaxy S25 Plus leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VI

Xperia 1 VI takes photography with 48MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S25 Plus

Galaxy S25 Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1299.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy S25 Plus vs Xperia 1 VI: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Xperia 1 VI
Screen size	6.7"	6.5"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	513 ppiWinner	396 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2600 nitsWinner	1500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Xperia 1 VI
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Process node	3 nmWinner	4 nm
AnTuTu score	3,080,000Winner	1,680,000
Geekbench multi	9600Winner	6890
Maximum RAM	12 GB	12 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Xperia 1 VI
Main sensor	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	7.1xWinner
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps	4K at 120fps HDR across all three rear lenses

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Xperia 1 VI
Capacity	4,900 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	45 WWinner	30 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Xperia 1 VI
Weight	190 g	192 g
Thickness	7.3 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back	Ribbed aluminum tactical frame, micro-textured Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 tactile back, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Xperia 1 VI
Operating system	Android 15	Android 14 (upgradable to Android 15 / 16)
OS updates	7 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Xperia 1 VI
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz)
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$999Winner	$1,299