Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 54/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 971,424); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Lighter: 175g vs 218g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 26 points higher (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (92/100 vs 57/100). 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 Z7 Pro (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (80/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 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 Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 222.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (92/100 vs 57/100).
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 Z7 Pro (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (80/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.