Sony Xperia 10 VIvsitel S25 Ultra
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
itel S25 Ultra wins
Verdict
itel S25 Ultra wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
itel S25 Ultra is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 159, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- itel S25 Ultra takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- itel S25 Ultra takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Sony Xperia 10 VI takes Camera — led by video score (87 pts).
- Sony Xperia 10 VI takes Battery — led by charging speed (30 W).
- itel S25 Ultra takes Price — led by price (159 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want…
- Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 550,000 pts vs 320,000 pts.
- Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want a sharper screen — 449 ppi vs 393 ppi.
- Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,000 nits vs 550 nits.
- Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want better video quality — 87 pts vs 44 pts.
- Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want a better camera — 120 pts vs 72 pts.
- Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want faster charging — 30 W vs 18 W.
Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want…
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 8 MP.
- Choose itel S25 Ultra if you want a lower price — 159 USD vs 349 USD.
At a glance
- Sony Xperia 10 VI
- itel S25 Ultra
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if camera matters most. It costs USD 349.
itel S25 Ultra
Choose itel S25 Ultra if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 159, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Lightweight
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Headphone jack
- Mid-range chipset
- 60 Hz display
- 30 W charging
itel S25 Ultra
- Curved AMOLED 120 Hz
- Big 6.78-inch screen
- 256 GB storage
- Unisoc chip is slow
- 18 W charging
- Average camera