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Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Samsung Galaxy S25 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 X Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) 09Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB) Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV X
6.2"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)

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!

Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) vs Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
+256GB (218GB available)127%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (96GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2520 pixels8%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+449 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs416 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+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.
vs25W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)vs+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)88%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5vs+12GB LPDDR5X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 3.1vs+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+162 grams (5.67 ounces)6%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)14%
Thinner
OLEDvs+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR8vs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
6.1"vs+6.2"2%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP100%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/1.7" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches9%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 13vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.2 + A2DP/LEvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

34 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
120Hz
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
ModelXperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ72, B2TWCX0, C2TWCX0, G2TWCX0Galaxy S25 SM-S931B/Dual-SIM
Country or region availableChinaSouth KoreaHong Kong
China, South Korea, Hong Kong
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySamsung
Release date9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/20222/3/2025, Announced: 1/22/2025
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)70.5 x 146.9 millimeters (2.78 x 5.78 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Display typeOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~91.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI416 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR8
BT.2020
2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 15
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)
CPUOcta-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)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 835038 (v9)
Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 2193701 (v10)
Geekbench: 10050 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR512GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (96GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (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)
VoLTE
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
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (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)
VoLTE
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
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras4K@24/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Zeiss optics
8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
10-bit HDR10+

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging
45W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Ecru White, Green
• PS5 Remote Play
• Sony Alpha
• Colors: Blue Black, Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Wireless DeX

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.294W/kg (head), 1.363W/kg (body)
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