Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO U1
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 39/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Vivo iQOO U1
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 218g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 41 points higher (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
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 U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 504.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO U1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (88/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (81/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (56/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 41 points (80/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.