HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $180 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 48/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1299
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 32 points higher (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 39/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (62/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1119. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $1119 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (88/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (62/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 32 points (80/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.