Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 9 China
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 60/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 9 China
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Lighter: 206g vs 218g
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 9 China, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 20 points higher (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 9 China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 9 China, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 141.6% in our overall performance rating.
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China by 20 points (80/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 China — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for active users.