Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Vivo iQOO U1
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO U1 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 190g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Vivo iQOO U1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 190g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (97/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 490.0% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (89/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (73/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (97/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.