Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo Y12s

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y12s (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 25/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y12s doesn't; the Vivo Y12s is noticeably lighter (191g vs 218g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 88
Camera 81
Battery 56
Portability 46
Value for money 70

Vivo Y12s

Performance 19
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 828
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 39/100)

What makes Vivo Y12s better?

  • Lighter: 191g vs 218g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo Y12s, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 55 points higher (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y12s is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Vivo Y12s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 3128552 199111
Geekbench Single 3100 476
Geekbench Multi 9760 828
Display 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 3120x1440 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 10W
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 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 10, Funtouch 11
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm 164.4×76.3×8.4 mm
Weight 218 g 191 g
Launch price $1299 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
81
camera

Vivo Y12s

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Vivo Y12s

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery

Vivo Y12s

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo Y12s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3128552 AnTuTu
Vivo Y12s MediaTek Helio P35
25/100 -1471.3%
199111 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Vivo Y12s by 1471.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1299

Vivo Y12s

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s (92/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s (88/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y12s is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y12s?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12s by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo Y12s?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y12s — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y12s?

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 Y12s?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo Y12s?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.