Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 7

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 7 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,135,878).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 88
Camera 81
Battery 56
Portability 46
Value for money 70

Vivo iQOO 7

Performance 64
Display 80
Camera 36
Battery 44
Portability 46
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 7 better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 209g vs 218g

  • Overall rating 55/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 7, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo iQOO 7: The Vivo iQOO 7 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Vivo iQOO 7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3128552 1135878
Geekbench Single 3100 1500
Geekbench Multi 9760 3537
Display 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 151 —
Main camera 200 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 11, OriginOS
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm 162.2×75.8×8.7 mm
Weight 218 g 209 g
Launch price $1299 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
81
camera

Vivo iQOO 7

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
36
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Vivo iQOO 7

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery

Vivo iQOO 7

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3128552 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
55/100 -175.4%
1135878 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 7 by 175.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1299

Vivo iQOO 7

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (92/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (81/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 7?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 7?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO 7 — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 7?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 7?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 7?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 7 is a better fit for active users.