Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,000,659); the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 FE better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Better portability (71/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2000659
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2115
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6826
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2000659 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2115 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6826 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by 56.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (99/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (92/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.