Between the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xperia 5 V, the Galaxy S25 Ultra comes out ahead in main camera and ram, while the Xperia 5 V wins on weight and headphone jack. Overall, the Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 73.9 and the Xperia 5 V scores 63.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Galaxy S25 Ultra if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are main camera, ram, wired charging, among others.
Pick the Xperia 5 V if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, headphone jack.
Both ship with comparable battery capacity, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra wins
- ▲Main camera — 316.67% more. 200 MP vs 48 MP.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Wired charging — 50.00% more. 45 W vs 30 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 40.52% more. 2150000 vs 1530000.
- ▲Screen size — 13.11% more. 6.9 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲Pixel density — 11.58% more. 501 ppi vs 449 ppi.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 3).
Why Sony - Xperia 5 V wins
- ▲Weight — 36.00 g less. 182 vs 218.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 182 glead |
| Thickness | 8.2 mmlead | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.9 "lead | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 501 ppilead | 449 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nitslead | 1300 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 200 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 Wlead | 30 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S25 Ultra or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V has 0.0% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S25 Ultra or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V is 36g lighter — 218g vs 182g.
Is Galaxy S25 Ultra waterproof?+
Galaxy S25 Ultra has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 5 V support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 5 V supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Galaxy S25 Ultra or Xperia 5 V?+
Galaxy S25 Ultra offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S25 Ultra or Xperia 5 V?+
Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 200 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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