Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo Y15a
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y15a (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 26/100 (a 54-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 Y15a doesn't; the Vivo Y15a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Vivo Y15a
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 Y15a better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 218g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo Y15a, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 54 points higher (80/100 vs 26/100). 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 Y15a (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y15a (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y15a (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 Y15a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (68/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo Y15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y15a
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y15a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
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 Y15a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo Y15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Vivo Y15a by 1471.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y15a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y15a (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y15a (88/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y15a (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 Y15a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (68/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y15a?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y15a by 54 points (80/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo Y15a?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y15a — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y15a?
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 Y15a?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo Y15a?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.