Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

5categories won

6 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VIII. Choose the Xperia 1 VIII 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 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingTie

Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and smooth everyday multitasking.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S25 Slim

Galaxy S25 Slim provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1449.

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 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size	6.66"	6.5"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	516 ppi	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	3000 nitsWinner	2800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	2,400,000	—
Geekbench multi	8900	—
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	7.1x
Ultrawide	12 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	16 MP	24 MPWinner

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	4,400 mAh	5,500 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 W	45 W
Wireless charging	15 W	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	168 gWinner	192 g
Thickness	6.6 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor 2 front, matte glass back	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Xperia 1 VIII
Operating system	Android 15	Android 16
OS updates	7 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$999Winner	$1,449