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Reviewers rate the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra clearly higher: 85 against 66 for the Sony Xperia 1 VII.
Reviewers agree · 4 reviews
Suits buyers who want a top-tier Samsung or Android flagship with a standout screen and camera system. The main trade-offs are a high price, AI features that are still developing, and the loss of S Pen Bluetooth features.
Reviewers split · 6 reviews
Suits buyers who want a headphone jack, microSD storage and a powerful chip and can accept a high price. Main trade-offs are the cost, average cameras and modest battery and charging, with only Phonandroid calling battery life good.
| Measure | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 85 | 66 |
One publication has scored both phones. 1 scored the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra higher.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2025 | May 2025 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,299 | $1,870 |
| Launch price (UK) | £1,249 | £1,399 |
| Launch price (Europe) | — | €1,499 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.9″ | 6.5″ |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 30 W |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 218 g | 197 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Software updates | 7 years | 6 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.