Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Vivo Y500 (China)

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $1099 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 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 879,714); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 213g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 73
Battery 29
Portability 97
Value for money 60

Vivo Y500 (China)

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 74
Portability 49
Value for money 74

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2813
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 163g vs 213g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (97/100 vs 49/100)

What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?

  • Bigger battery: 8200 vs 3900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $1099

  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 29/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (91/100 vs 55/100). 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 Y500 (China) (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (97/100 vs 49/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Vivo Y500 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 3034849 879714
Geekbench Single 2970 1011
Geekbench Multi 9490 2813
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3900 mAh 8200 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 140 —
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm
Weight 163 g 213 g
Launch price $1099 $185

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
29
battery

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 8200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3034849 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 7300
55/100 -245.0%
879714 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 245.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

$1099

Vivo Y500 (China)

$185

Launch price difference: $914. Vivo Y500 (China) was $914 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (91/100 vs 55/100).

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 Y500 (China) (73/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (74/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (97/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.