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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Product A: Samsung
118 of 162 known
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Product B: Sony
107 of 162 known
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94 of 154 fields differ
- 62 different values
- 32 known for one only
- 28 the same
- 32 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Security support period (claimed)A: 7yearsB: 6yearsSamsung is 1 year higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ASamsung: 77.6 × 162.8 mm
- BSony: 74 × 162 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
Status
Predecessor
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-Ultra-review-The-AI-phone-relies-fully-on-artificial-intelligence-and-small-hardware-upgrades.968346.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the successor to the Galaxy S24 Ultra.11Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_ultra-review-2793p2.phpRead 8 October 2026Design and introduction explicitly compare the preceding S24 Ultra generation. No missing model name is generated.
Successor
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra16Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra-review-2939p6.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review says the Galaxy S26 Ultra costs about as much as last year's S25 Ultra.17Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_vs_galaxy_s25_ultra_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72034.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison calls the Galaxy S26 Ultra a modest upgrade over the previous generation and the older Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Launch price (US)
Not available
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
Colours
Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Pinkgold, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jadegreen3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-standard-of-ai-phone-true-ai-companion-unpacked2025Read 5 October 2026Model-specific standard and Samsung.com-exclusive finishes in launch Availability & Offers. Colour list only, no US hardware or dollar price inherited into EU model.
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Security support period (claimed)
Security updates until
Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
Not available
Not available
Folded dimensions
Not available
Not available
Weight
Frame
Front
Corning Gorilla Armor 22Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact launch body identifies Gorilla Armor 2 as protective glass on the S25 Ultra display.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-Ultra-review-The-AI-phone-relies-fully-on-artificial-intelligence-and-small-hardware-upgrades.968346.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Case and Specifications Display identify Corning Gorilla Armor 2 front glass.
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
Not available
MIL-STD-810
Not available
Not available
SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-ultra-titanium-black-256gb-sm-s938bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or dual eSIM. Alternative configurations with maximum two active subscriptions, not four.
Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m7/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 17: XQ-FS54 accepts one nano-SIM, eSIMs and independent microSD. Two eSIMs or one physical SIM plus one eSIM can be active. XQ-FS72 dual-physical-SIM arrangement is excluded.
Stylus
Not available
Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
498ppi
396.5ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Not available
Touch sampling rate
Not available
Instant touch sampling
Not available
Not available
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Not available
Not available
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Not available
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Minimum brightness
Not available
Not available
Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
Not available
HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
Not available
Always-on display
Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
Not available
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Cover screen resolution
Not available
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Cover screen refresh rate
Not available
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Cover screen type
Not available
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
Not available
Latest stable OS (verified)
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
ASamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Qualcomm Oryon Gen 2 Prime | 4.47 |
| 6 | Qualcomm Oryon Gen 2 Performance | 3.5 |
Source7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-Ultra-review-The-AI-phone-relies-fully-on-artificial-intelligence-and-small-hardware-upgrades.968346.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact device review establishes two Oryon Gen 2 Prime and six Performance cores. Maker clocks are now stored at UK published precision, 4.47 GHz and 3.5 GHz. Rounded or more precise generic chart clocks are not substituted.12Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK maker table publishes 4.47 GHz and 3.5 GHz. Established two Prime/six Performance mapping comes from the device review. Maker precision is used rather than the review/database 3.53 GHz publication.
BSony Xperia 1 VII
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Qualcomm Oryon Gen 2 Prime | 4.3 |
| 6 | Qualcomm Oryon Gen 2 Performance | 3.5 |
Max CPU clock
4.47GHz
4.3GHz
GPU
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Memory
3 of 6 differ
RAM
12GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-ultra-titanium-black-256gb-sm-s938bzkdeubRead 5 October 20262Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Model-specific launch memory matrix identifies 12 GB for every capacity.
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-ultra-titanium-black-256gb-sm-s938bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed capacity from model-specific launch matrix and sold UK options, not formatted free space. 1 TB is 1000 decimal GB.2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact model column of global launch matrix lists nominal capacities. US launch lacks the European S25 512 GB option and is not used for this list.
Storage type
Memory card
Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
ASamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 200 | 1.7 | 23 | 1/1.3" | 0.6 | Not available | Yes | Not available | 85° | Samsung ISOCELL HP2 |
| Periscope telephoto | 50 | 3.4 | 111 | 1/2.52" | 0.7 | PDAF | Yes | 5× | 22° | Sony IMX854 |
| Ultrawide | 50 | 1.9 | 13 | 1/2.52 inch | 0.7 | Dual Pixel PDAF | Not available | Not available | 120° | Samsung ISOCELL JN3 |
| Telephoto | 10 | 2.4 | 69 | 1/3.52" | 1.12 | Dual Pixel PDAF | Yes | 3× | 36° | Sony IMX754 |
Source2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact launch physical lens table gives roles, apertures, FoV and physical 3x/5x zoom. Optical-quality 2x/10x crops add no lens. Base/Plus launch omits tele OIS, so only exact device review adds it.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-Ultra-review-The-AI-phone-relies-fully-on-artificial-intelligence-and-small-hardware-upgrades.968346.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Valid main and telephoto physical properties remain sourced to the exact review table. Its ultrawide GN3, 1/1.57 inch and native 1.0 micrometre entries are contradicted by manufacturer-confirmed JN3/1/2.52/native 0.7 evidence and are not used. Other generic autofocus descriptions are not guessed as an exact subtype.13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/telephone-portable/labo-samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-50-megapixels-pour-l-ultra-grand-angle-pour-quels-resultats-n232563.htmlRead 8 October 2026Ultrawide row corrected: lab identifies S5KJN3 in device apps, then explicitly attributes 1/2.52 inch optical format and native 0.7 micrometre pixels to Samsung confirmation. GSMArena independently agrees on JN3/native 0.7, with rounded 1/2.5 format. Old Notebookcheck GN3/1/1.57/native 1.0 ultrawide claims are excluded. Maker 50 MP, f/1.9, 120 degrees and valid other lenses are preserved.14Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_ultra-review-2793p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact physical 5x camera table publishes native 0.7 micrometre, nominal 111 mm equivalent and PDAF. Separate binned 1.4 micrometre and reported image EXIF 115 mm are not substituted. Maker 10 MP 3x resolution is retained despite the table 12 MP output label.
BSony Xperia 1 VII
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 48 | 1.9 | 24 | 1/1.35 inch | Not available | Yes | Not available | 84° |
| Telephoto | 12 | 2.3 | Not available | 1/3.5 inch | 1 | Yes | 7.1× | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 48 | 2 | 16 | 1/1.56 inch | Not available | Not available | Not available | 104° |
Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Effective 48 MP stored for main and ultrawide sensors. Main full-aspect resolution is 52 MP. Ultrawide full-aspect is 50 MP and still recording is 12 MP. Those pixel pitches are explicitly binned and omitted. Telephoto is a single variable 85-170 mm physical lens with f/2.3 at 85 mm and f/3.5 at 170 mm. Scalar focal length is omitted because the physical lens varies from 85 to 170 mm. Widest supported aperture f/2.3 is stored, with f/3.5 at the longest endpoint explicitly retained here. Telephoto native pitch is 1.0 micrometre. Field of view varies 28-15 degrees and is omitted. Hybrid 21.3x and main 48 mm sensor crop do not add physical cameras.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original camera table explicitly marks main and variable telephoto OIS. Original camera prose explicitly names physical 3.5x-7.1x telephoto zoom, so longest supported lens factor 7.1x is retained. Ultrawide OIS is unproved.
Number of rear cameras
4
3
Main camera
200MP
48MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
5×
7.1×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Not available
Flash
Not available
Camera features
Night mode, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Pro video, Panorama, Super steady, 10-bit HDR video, Log video5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact EU model guide printed camera pages 67 to 78 documents these modes and settings. No named HDR format is inferred from only generic HDR wording.
Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking, Creative look, Pro Photo, Telephoto macro, S-Cinetone for mobile, AI Camerawork, Auto Framing1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Original VII maker feature list. AI Camera Assistant from VIII is excluded.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
ASamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 7680 | 4320 | 30 |
| 3840 | 2160 | 120 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
BSony Xperia 1 VII
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 120 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
Max video resolution
7680 × 4320px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
Not available
Video recording codecs
Not available
Video stabilisation
Not available
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Front camera
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Front cameras
ASamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2.2 | 25 | 1/3.2 inch | 1.12 | Dual Pixel PDAF | 80° | Samsung ISOCELL 3LU |
Source2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact launch table gives 12 MP, f/2.2 and 80-degree FoV. Generic autofocus Yes is not guessed as PDAF.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-Ultra-review-The-AI-phone-relies-fully-on-artificial-intelligence-and-small-hardware-upgrades.968346.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Specifications Secondary Camera. Generic AF remains untyped, not assumed PDAF.14Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_ultra-review-2793p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact front camera table publishes 1/3.2 inch optical format, native 1.12 micrometre and dual-pixel PDAF. Existing separately published nominal 25 mm is retained rather than silently replacing it with this review 26 mm.
BSony Xperia 1 VII
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2 | 24 | 1/2.9 inch | 1.22 | 83° |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
ASamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
BSony Xperia 1 VII
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Front autofocus
Yes
Not available
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Not available
Dolby Atmos, DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Hi-Resolution Audio1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
Microphones
Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 19001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-ultra-titanium-black-256gb-sm-s938bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
3G bands
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B39, B40, B411Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-ultra-titanium-black-256gb-sm-s938bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU full Network/Bearer table combines FDD and TDD band IDs.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B661Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, n751Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-ultra-titanium-black-256gb-sm-s938bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU Sub6 FDD/TDD/SDL IDs only, no US mmWave union.
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n75, n77, n781Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
5G modes
Not available
5G mmWave
Not available
Maximum modem download rate
Not available
Not available
Satellite
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi calling
Not available
Not available
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-ultra-titanium-black-256gb-sm-s938bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
IR blaster
Not available
Not available
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
Not available
Sensors
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-ultra-titanium-black-256gb-sm-s938bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Barometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Extra buttons
Not available
Haptic motor
Battery and charging
10 of 17 differ
Rated battery capacity
Battery capacity (typical)
Not available
Rated battery energy
Not available
Not available
Battery type
Not available
Claimed battery life
ASamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 31 |
BSony Xperia 1 VII
Not availableMaximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
Wired charging standards
USB Power Delivery, USB PD PPS7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-Ultra-review-The-AI-phone-relies-fully-on-artificial-intelligence-and-small-hardware-upgrades.968346.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Connections explicitly lists USB-C Power Delivery. Protocol revision not inferred.8Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_ultra-review-2793p3.phpRead 8 October 2026Lab retest explicitly identifies USB PD/PPS support, including chargers limited to 3 to 3.25 A. Claimed 45 W handset maximum stays separate from the measured 39 W draw.
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
Not available
Wireless standards
Qi2 Ready (magnetic case required)10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_ultra-13322.phpRead 8 October 2026Device charging row explicitly says 15 W Qi2 Ready. A magnetic case is required and built-in alignment magnets are not inferred. The older review introduction 25 W Qi2 claim is contradicted by the lab chapter and is not used.
Built-in alignment magnets
Not available
Not available
Reverse wireless output power
Not available
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
Not available
Not available
Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
AnTuTu
Display brightness (measured)
PWM dimming (measured)
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available
Not available
EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR head (US)
Not available
Not available
SAR body (US)
Not available
Not available
SAR head (EU)
Not available
SAR body (EU)
Not available
Hearing aid compatibility
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-ultra-titanium-black-256gb-sm-s938bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026
In the box
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In the box
Not available
Quick start guide, Safety information booklet12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Accessories prose specifies only quick start guide and safety information booklet. Adapter and USB cable omitted. Other-market promotional accessories are excluded.
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
www.samsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-ultra-titanium-black-256gb-sm-s938bzkdeub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-ultra-titanium-black-256gb-sm-s938bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026
www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specifications1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Original 256 GB manufacturer full specifications and Environmental Requirements PDF independently opened alongside full manual and EU fiche. No separate technical sheet found.
Manual
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Samsung English May 2025 Rev.2.0 Android 15 guide explicitly lists exact SM-S931B/DS, SM-S936B/DS and SM-S938B/DS on cover. Later added S25 Edge column is not borrowed.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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