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 — 66/100 vs 26/100 (a 40-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 218g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 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 (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 40 points higher (66/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 2800202 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
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
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (67/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (45/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (83/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
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 40 points (66/100 vs 26/100).
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 66/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
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 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.