Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,805,187); the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is noticeably lighter (194g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1805187
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 5179
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 218g
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 1805187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 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 Z9 Turbo
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a better fit for active users.