Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim 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

2categories won

4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VI takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VI proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Xperia 1 VI takes the lead, while the Galaxy S25 Slim is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Xperia 1 VI if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S25 Slim if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXperia 1 VI

Xperia 1 VI takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 30W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S25 Slim

Galaxy S25 Slim leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VI

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

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S25 Slim

Galaxy S25 Slim 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 Slim vs Xperia 1 VI: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Xperia 1 VI
Screen size	6.66"	6.5"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	516 ppiWinner	396 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	3000 nitsWinner	1500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Xperia 1 VI
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Process node	3 nmWinner	4 nm
AnTuTu score	2,400,000Winner	1,680,000
Geekbench multi	8900Winner	6890
Maximum RAM	16 GBWinner	12 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Xperia 1 VI
Main sensor	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	7.1x
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	16 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	—	4K at 120fps HDR across all three rear lenses

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Xperia 1 VI
Capacity	4,400 mAh	5,000 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 WWinner	30 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Xperia 1 VI
Weight	168 gWinner	192 g
Thickness	6.6 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor 2 front, matte glass 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 Slim, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	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 Slim, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Xperia 1 VI
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	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