Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB) vs Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Sony Xperia 1 IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/5/2025 6:48 PM, updated: 6/5/2025 7:05 PM

Compare Sony Xperia 1 IV X Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)88% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+12GB LPDDR5XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	12GB LPDDR5
+512GB (476GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256GB (218GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.1
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+5.8 millimeters (0.23 inches)41% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+6.7"3% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP
+1/1.3" inches31% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.7" inches
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.2 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1440x3120 pixels	vs	+1644x3840 pixels41% Higher resolution screen
513 PPI	vs	+643 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
3900 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25W	vs	+30W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

36 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

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

+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
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Model	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Other model names	삼성갤럭시 S25 엣지 SM-S937N	Sony Xperia 1 IV XQCT62-B, XQCT54C0V, XQCT54C0B, XQCT54C0W
Country or region available	South Korea	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	5/29/2025, Announced: 5/13/2025	6/11/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022
Depth	5.8 millimeters (0.23 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.23 in)	71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
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 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	513 PPI	643 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10+	HDR8 BT.2020
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (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, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 2147092 (v10) Geekbench: 9391 (v6)	AnTuTu: 838832 (v9) Geekbench: 3403 (v5.1) GFXBench: 74fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	512GB (476GB available) UFS 4.0	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
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	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	America version: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261) Europe version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) Asia version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 200 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF	(quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.385mmf/2.8125mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS5.2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF 0.3MP depth TOF3D
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	4000x3000 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/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.3" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	0.6µm pixel	1.8µm 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	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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	8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps	1080p@240fps Zeiss optics Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Dynamic vibration system
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 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
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	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3900 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi2 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 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
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	• Colors: Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Silver, Titanium Icyblue • Samsung DeX	• Colors: Black, White, Violet • PS5 Remote Play
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)	Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB) vs Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Sony Xperia 1 IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate