Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $1299 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 66/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,800,202); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 218g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9602
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2800202
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $485 vs $1299
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 45/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (76/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2800202 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $485 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 8.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $814. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $814.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (81/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (73/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (61/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (76/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.