Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Dec 2025.

The short answer

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes it by 4.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Sony Xperia 1 VIII offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Sony Xperia 1 VIII ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII if…

you care most about performance, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 439,999 Cheaper PKR 439,999
Design & build
Release date January 2025 (Global) / February 2025 (Pakistan) May 13, 2026.
Dimensions 162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm
Weight 233 g 197g Better
Water resistance IP68 IP68 dust/water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches Better 6.5 Inches
Resolution 1440 × 3120 pixels (~505 ppi) Better 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)
Panel type Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR
Protection Corning Gorilla Armor Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPU Octa-core (2×4.0 GHz Oryon + 6×2.8 GHz) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 15 with One UI 7 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 256 GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No microSDXC (up to 2TB)
Camera
Main camera 200 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom, OIS) + 10 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom, OIS) + 12 MP ultra-wide Better 48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama
Selfie camera 12 MP 12MP Selfie Camera HDR
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps 4K Video Recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless 45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (IP68 dust/water resistant) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4 v5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer s_pen Yes (integrated) Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer
USB USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort USB Type-C 3.2

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

Sony Xperia 1 VIII comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.8 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VIII in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is listed at PKR 439,999 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII at PKR 439,999. That makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 48 MP on Sony Xperia 1 VIII, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (4 nm) while Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.