Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Vivo V29

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo V29 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4600); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 783,606).

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably better than the Vivo V29 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S25+

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

Vivo V29

Performance 54
Display 84
Camera 44
Battery 47
Portability 72
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 783606
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)

What makes Vivo V29 better?

  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 190g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs the Vivo V29, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 V29
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
AnTuTu 3219688 783606
Geekbench Single 3050 1017
Geekbench Multi 9700 2943
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4900 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm
Weight 190 g 186 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25+

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

Vivo V29

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25+

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

Vivo V29

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S25+

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

Vivo V29

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25+ and Vivo V29, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3219688 AnTuTu
Vivo V29 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
55/100 -310.9%
783606 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Vivo V29 by 310.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$999

Vivo V29

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (92/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Vivo V29?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably better than the Vivo V29 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Vivo V29?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo V29 — 55/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Vivo V29?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25+ over the Vivo V29?

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