Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo X Fold3 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1299 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 79/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold3 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,780,751 vs 2,251,381); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably lighter (218g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2780751 vs 2251381
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 6511
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1499
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold3 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro scores 1 points higher (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (81/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100, Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo X Fold3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2780751 | 2251381 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 160.0×142.4×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1499 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- 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 X Fold3 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo X Fold3 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Vivo X Fold3 Pro by 23.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.