Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 971,424); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 190g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S25+

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

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 44
Portability 80
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 971424
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1167
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 2577
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 190g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 72/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25+ Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 3219688 971424
Geekbench Single 3050 1167
Geekbench Multi 9700 2577
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4900 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 45W 66W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 190 g 175 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25+

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

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25+

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

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

  • 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 Z7 Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25+ and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3219688 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7200
54/100 -231.4%
971424 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 231.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$999

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (92/100 vs 57/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25+ over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

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