Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy S25 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 66/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 2,615,773); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy S25
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9600 vs 9494
- Lighter: 162g vs 215g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2615773
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 20 points higher (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 — 44/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (89/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2615773 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9600 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy S25
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 by 30.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (85/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (89/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 by 20 points (86/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.