Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs Sony Xperia 10 VI

Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs Sony Xperia 10 VI side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 50MP vs 48MP camera…

Samsung

Sony Xperia 10 VI

$399

2categories won

1 categories tied · 21 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 10 VI, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S25 Plus leads with sharper imaging, 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 Sony Xperia 10 VI if its lower retail price 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.

📸 CameraGalaxy S25 Plus

Galaxy S25 Plus wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueSony Xperia 10 VI

Sony Xperia 10 VI wins on budget and value at $399 compared to $999.

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 Sony Xperia 10 VI: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Screen size	6.7"	6.1"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1080 x 2520
Pixel density	513 ppiWinner	449 ppi
Refresh rate	120 HzWinner	60 Hz
Peak brightness	2600 nitsWinner	800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Process node	3 nmWinner	4 nm
AnTuTu score	3,080,000Winner	570,000
Geekbench multi	9600Winner	2780
Maximum RAM	12 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	512GBWinner	128GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Main sensor	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Rear cameras	3Winner	2
Optical zoom	3x	—
Ultrawide	12 MPWinner	8 MP
Selfie camera	12 MPWinner	8 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Capacity	4,900 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	45 WWinner	21 W
Wireless charging	15 WWinner	No

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Weight	190 g	164 gWinner
Thickness	7.3 mmWinner	8.3 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65 / IP68
Build	Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back	Lightweight matte polymer chassis with translucent resin design, Gorilla Glass Victus front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Operating system	Android 15	Android 14
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 10 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Sony Xperia 10 VI
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$999	$399Winner