Galaxy S25 Plus vs Sony Xperia 5 VI: Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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Sony Xperia 5 VI
Sony · 2025
$999–$1,559
Overall 80/100
Editorial estimateFull Sony Xperia 5 VI guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Galaxy S25 Plus
- Best for battery
Galaxy S25 Plus
- Best for performance
Galaxy S25 Plus
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Galaxy S25 Plus
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy S25 Plus
69
Depends on your priorities
$999–$1,494
Sony Xperia 5 VI
69
Depends on your priorities
$999–$1,559
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S25 Plus | Sony Xperia 5 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $999–$1,494 | $999–$1,559 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Camera | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Display | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Value | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall score | 87/100 | 80/100 |
Galaxy S25 Plus — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Sony Xperia 5 VI — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Galaxy S25 Plus — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Sony Xperia 5 VI — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Galaxy S25 Plus — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
Sony Xperia 5 VI — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers