Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) vs Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 V phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3120
200
MP
MP
12mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2520
48
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
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 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | vs |  4 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) |
| +4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm) | vs | 3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm) |
| +12GB LPDDR5X | vs | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| +UFS 4.0 | vs | UFS 3.1 |
| +8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | vs | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| +Titanium frame, glass front and back | vs | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| +LTPO AMOLED | vs | OLED |
| +HDR10+ | vs | HDR10 |
| +1440x3120 pixels | vs | 1080x2520 pixels |
| +498 PPI | vs | 449 PPI |
| +6.9" | vs | 6.1" |
| +(quad camera) 200MP + 10MP + 50MP + 50MP | vs | (dual camera) 48MP + 12MP |
| +Digital and optical zoom | vs | Only digital zoom |
| +1/1.3" inches | vs | 1/1.35" inches |
| +f/1.7 (aperture) | vs | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| +8K UHD (7680x4320) | vs | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| +Android 15 | vs | Android 14 |
| +(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps | vs | (5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps |
| +UWB (Ultra Wideband) | vs | Not supported |
| +45W | vs | 30W |
| +2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) | vs | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| +802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] | vs | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] |
| +5.4 + A2DP/LE | vs | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| Not supported | vs | +Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| 218 grams (7.63 ounces) | vs | +182 grams (6.37 ounces) |
| 16 million | vs | +1 billion |
| Type-C reversible connector | vs | +3.5mm jack |
| 35 Common items in both devices |
| 256GB (223GB available) / 256GB (220GB available) |
| 120Hz |
| LED flash |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| +28 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | |
| Change model | ||
| Model | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) |
| Other model names | Galaxy S25 Ultra SM-S938B/Dual-SIM | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |       China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore |
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Release date | 2/3/2025, Announced: 2/22/2025 | 9/1/2023 |
| Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.6 x 162.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.41 in) | 68 x 154 millimeters (2.68 x 6.06 in) |
| Weight | 218 grams (7.63 ounces) | 182 grams (6.37 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Titanium frame, glass front and back Back: Gorilla Armor 2 | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | |
| Display type | LTPO AMOLED | OLED |
| Screen size | 6.9" inches | 6.1" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2520 pixels (21:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 498 PPI | 449 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Armor 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | HDR10 BT.2020 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | |
| System version | Android 15 | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 14 |
| User Interface | One UI 7.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 2207809 (v10) Geekbench: 9846 (v6) | AnTuTu: 946043 (v9), 1117739 (v10) Geekbench: 4546 (v5.5), 5059 (v6.0) GFXBench: 99fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (223GB available) UFS 4.0 | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 200 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 50MP periscope telephoto f/3.4111mm1/2.52"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/1.9120°0.7µmPDAFSuper-Steady | (dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.5"PDAF |
| Main camera resolution | 20000x10000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.3" inches | 1/1.35" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.6µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps 10-bit HDR Slow motion Zeiss optics |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | 1/2.9" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.25µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos |
| Active noise cancellation | 3 microphones | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Samsung DeX • Samsung Wireless DeX • Stylus (S Pen) • Circle to Search | • Colors: Black, Blue, Platinum Silver • PS5 Remote Play (compatible) • Sony Alpha (compatible) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.95W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body) |