Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Vivo Y500i
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $1099 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 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 560,863); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 219g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Vivo Y500i
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2249
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 219g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Vivo Y500i, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (60/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100, Vivo Y500i — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (60/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (97/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $180 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Vivo Y500i by 441.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $919. Vivo Y500i was $919 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (60/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (97/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo Y500i?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Vivo Y500i?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo Y500i?
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 Y500i?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Vivo Y500i?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for everyday use.