Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 3,034,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 227g
- Better portability (97/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9490
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (97/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 34.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (92/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (97/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.