Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 50/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 750,481); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 218g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 30 points higher (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 51/100). 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 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (77/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 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
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 316.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (92/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (88/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (77/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 30 points (80/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
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?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.