Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 52/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 218g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro by 28 points (80/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro

Performance 54
Display 69
Camera 43
Battery 47
Portability 66
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 783606
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 69/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 180g vs 218g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 28 points higher (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
AnTuTu 3128552 783606
Geekbench Single 3100 1017
Geekbench Multi 9760 2943
Display 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2404
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 45W 66W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 151 —
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm 159.7×73.6×8.5 mm
Weight 218 g 180 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 Z6 Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2404
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
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 Z6 Pro

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3128552 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
52/100 -299.3%
783606 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro by 299.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1299

Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro (92/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro (88/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro (81/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro by 28 points (80/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z6 Pro?

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