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Expert Comparison: Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VII
VS
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Specifications
Sony Xperia 1 VII
VS
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Build Quality
| Device Height | 162 mm (6.38 inches) | 162.8 mm (6.41 inches) |
| Device Width | 74 mm (2.91 inches) | 77.6 mm (3.06 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.2 mm (0.32 inches) | 8.2 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Device Weight | 197 g (6.95 oz) | 218 g (7.69 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Green, Purple | Black, Silver, Gray, Blue |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 86.5% | 92.4% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4320 MHz | 4470 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 3.53 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix M)- 2 cores at 4.32 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix L) | - 6 cores at 3.53 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix M)- 2 cores at 4.32 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix L) |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 830 | Adreno 830 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1100 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 1536 |
| Computational Performance | ~3379.2 GFLOPS | ~3379.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5333 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable Storage | MicroSD | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 8.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 09:18 hr | 11:10 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 18:31 hr | 19:32 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 90 hr | 160 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 48 megapixels | 200 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 7.1x | 140 |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | Up to 30FPS |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 120FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 240FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 120 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 123° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Telephoto: 12 MP 3) Ultrawide: 48 MP | 1) Standard: 200 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Telephoto: 10 MP 4) Ultrawide: 50 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 24 mm | 26 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Sony IMX663 | Samsung S5K3LU |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/2.9" (≈ 0.34 inch) | 1/3.2" (≈ 0.31 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 1 | 1 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Support | WCDMA 2100(Band1), 1900(Band2), 1700(Band4), 850(Band5), 800(Band6), 900(Band8), 800(Band19) | UMTS B1(2100),B2(1900),B4(AWS),B5(850),B8(900) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | LTE B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700),B14(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B28(700),B29(700),B30(2300),B66(AWS-3),B71(600) |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | May 2025 | January 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $1499 | $1299 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 88 | 93 |
| Camera Rating | 90* | 93 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 97 | 98 |
| Battery Rating | 77 | 97 |
| Connectivity Rating | 95 | 90 |
| Overall Review Score | 89* | 93 |
Phone Price Comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
$1,499.00 USD
EUR
1,268.60
INR
135,851.52
NGN
2,048,466.39
JPY
235,767.22
MYR
5,917.45
CNY
10,408.16
ZAR
24,048.16
RUB
115,425.70
GBP
1,102.06
CHF
1,164.12
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
$1,299.00 USD
EUR
1,099.34
INR
117,725.90
NGN
1,775,155.33
JPY
204,310.62
MYR
5,127.93
CNY
9,019.48
ZAR
20,839.60
RUB
100,025.34
GBP
955.02
CHF
1,008.80
