Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Vivo Y3s (2021)
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y3s (2021) (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 25/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y3s (2021) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y3s (2021) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Vivo Y3s (2021)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 828
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y3s (2021) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs the Vivo Y3s (2021), the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 46 points higher (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (2021) (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (2021) (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (2021) (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Vivo Y3s (2021) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3219688 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 11 (Go edition), Funtouch 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 164.4×76.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y3s (2021)
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y3s (2021)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y3s (2021)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25+ and Vivo Y3s (2021), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Vivo Y3s (2021) by 1517.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y3s (2021)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (2021) (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (2021) (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (2021) (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Vivo Y3s (2021)?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (2021) by 46 points (71/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Vivo Y3s (2021)?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y3s (2021) — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Vivo Y3s (2021)?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Vivo Y3s (2021)?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25+ over the Vivo Y3s (2021)?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.