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Xperia 5 VI vs Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)
Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.
Smartphone Battle
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Sony · 2024
Xperia 5 VI
75/ 100
Launch MSRP$1,199 USD
Samsung · 2025
Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)
74/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE
WHY IS Xperia 5 VI BETTER THAN Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)?
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Xperia 5 VIWinner 🏆
Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)
BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES
Margin Delta| SPEC FACTOR | Xperia 5 | Samsung SM-S938U1 | LEADER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Fast Charging | Standard | Standard | 25W |
| Main Camera Sensor | 48 MP | N/A | 48 MP |
| Screen Display Size | 6.1" | 6.86" | 6.86" |
| Chassis Weight | 180g | 218g | 180g Lightest |
Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages
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Xperia 5 VI edges ahead with a BeastScore of 74.6/100
After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Xperia 5 VI ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 78/100 camera rating.
When to buy Xperia 5 VI:
Higher overall BeastScore: 74.6 vs top rival 73.9 · Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP
When to buy Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3):
Significantly larger display: 6.86" vs max 6.1" for media & multitasking · More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions: Xperia 5 VI vs Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)
Which phone is better: Xperia 5 VI or Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)?
Xperia 5 VI leads with an overall BeastScore of 74.6/100 compared to Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) (73.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 74.6 vs top rival 73.9 and Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP.
What are the primary battery and display differences between Xperia 5 VI and Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)?
Xperia 5 VI is equipped with a 6.1-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) features a 6.86-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do the camera capabilities compare between Xperia 5 VI and Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)?
In lab hardware evaluations, Xperia 5 VI scores 78/100 in camera performance, while Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) scores 60/100.
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