Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1299 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,800,202).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9553
- Better camera (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2800202
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3100
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $1299
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 45/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (30/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (75/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2800202 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 26.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $800. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $800.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (82/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (81/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (74/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (75/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.