Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo Y11
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $1299 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 38/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y11 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y11 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Vivo Y11
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y11 better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $1299
- Better portability (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo Y11, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 42 points higher (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 70/100, Vivo Y11 — 50/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo Y11 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y11 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo Y11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y11
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y11
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- 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 Y11
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo Y11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Vivo Y11 by 492.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1150. Vivo Y11 was $1150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 (88/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo Y11 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y11 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y11?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 by 42 points (80/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo Y11?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y11 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y11?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y11?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo Y11?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.