Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 750,481); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 7.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2318
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 173g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (97/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 304.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (91/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (73/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (97/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.