Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 53/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); 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 Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S25+

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

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 48
Portability 68
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
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 68/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Lighter: 188g vs 190g

  • Overall rating 53/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 18 points higher (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (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, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25+ Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4900 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 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 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 190 g 188 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25+

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

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25+

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

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

  • 6.7" 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 Z9 (India)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25+ and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3219688 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) MediaTek Dimensity 7200
53/100 -231.4%
971424 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 231.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$999

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (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, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

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

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25+ over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

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