Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy A25 (2023) runs on the Exynos 1280, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A25 leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A25 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy A25
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 188g vs 197g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A25 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy A25 scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A25 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 613957 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 957 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2095 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×76.5×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $204 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A25
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A25
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A25
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A25 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A25 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A25 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A25 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A25 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A25 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.