Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Vivo iQOO 9 China

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4700); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9 China — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S25+

Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52

Vivo iQOO 9 China

Performance 68
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 58
Portability 51
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 206g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 51/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs the Vivo iQOO 9 China, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (72/100 vs 51/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25+: The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO 9 China: The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25+ Vivo iQOO 9 China
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3219688 1294871
Geekbench Single 3050 1662
Geekbench Multi 9700 4188
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4900 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 12 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm
Weight 190 g 206 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera

Vivo iQOO 9 China

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25+

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

Vivo iQOO 9 China

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery

Vivo iQOO 9 China

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25+ and Vivo iQOO 9 China, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3219688 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 9 China Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
60/100 -148.6%
1294871 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 148.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$999

Vivo iQOO 9 China

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (92/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (72/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9 China — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Vivo iQOO 9 China?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 China — 60/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25+ over the Vivo iQOO 9 China?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for active users.