Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Vivo iQOO 9 China
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 9 China has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Vivo iQOO 9 China
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 4188
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 206g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Vivo iQOO 9 China, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China leads (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (97/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Vivo iQOO 9 China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Vivo iQOO 9 China, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 134.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO 9 China
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (73/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (58/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (97/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9 China — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 China — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for active users.