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 517,460); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Vivo iQOO U1
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 517460
- 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)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 517460 | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| 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 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 486.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO U1
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performance
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.