Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo X200 Ultra
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores higher on the OH Rank (79 vs 78), winning 1 of 10 categories including Desktop Replacement. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is 0.8mm wider than Vivo X200 Ultra. Vivo X200 Ultra is the more recent release, from Apr 29, 2025.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
79
78
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
77.6mm (3.06in) · Feb 3, 2025 · Rank #12
11+7+15+12+14+5+5+0+5+5 = 79
FLY* TOP Selfie* TOP Video Recording* TOP Software* TOP Desktop Replacement* TOP Screen
EDITORIAL: The S25 Ultra may be an incremental upgrade in hardware and camera tech but it is a world leader in AI functionality as Samsung turns to AI software to set itself apart from the competition. This is a phone with top performance, a full day of battery life, excellent photo and video results and 7 years of very stable OS package. Included is DeX - still the very best desktop replacement software there is. The screen, while not the brightest minimizes reflections and is more usable outdoors than any other. This year, Samsung decided to give us an Ultra with improved battery endurance and faster charging too. The lack of expandable memory is the only thing keeping the S25 Ultra back. The included stylus lost its Bluetooth but still works great.
PROs
Snapdragon 8 Elite, >1400nits ~500ppi LTPO AMOLED screen with HDR10+ and anti reflective coating, excellent 200MP main camera joined by 10MP and 50MP telephoto lenses and a 50MP ultrawide, tried and true 12MP PDAF Selfie, 7 years of OS updates and AI features ahead of the pack, amazing DeX computer replacement software
CONs
218gr 77.6mm wide glass and metal brick with a small 5000mAh battery, >60min slow 45W (15W wireless) charging, Samsung's refusal to include expandable SDmemory storage (do you know how big are these 8k video files?), the ecosystem that's trying to lock you in since 2019
Vivo X200 Ultra
76.8mm (3.02in) · Apr 29, 2025 · Rank #18
11+11+15+12+14+5+5+0+5+0 = 78
BEST Phone Spring Summer 2025FLY* TOP Screen* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP Camera
EDITORIAL: Eagerly anticipated Vivo X200 Ultra came with the top hardware and very mature photo and video processing. It improved on the amazing X200 Pro with UFS 4.1, higher pixel density screen, OIS PDAF on all of its back lenses, AF selfie and a dedicated iPhone-like photo hardware slider. An amazing smartphone if you don't care for its big size and heft. It also has an extensive optional camera accessories package that adds controls, battery, and telephoto skills.
PROs
top Snapdragon 8 Elite with UFS 4.1 performance, >30hr endurance from a 6000mAh silicone anode battery with 90W sub-50min 90W (40W wireless) charging, excellent 510ppi >1800nits Dolby Vision LTPO AMOLED screen, IP69 protection, top imaging from 50MP 35mm main + 200MP 85mm periscope + 50MP 14mm ultrawide (all with OIS PDAF) back camera with an optional add-on 200mm zoom lens, a 50MP AF selfie, very good video recording, up to 4 years of OS updates, fast USB-C 3.2 with Display Port and OTG
CONs
229g heavy, massive camera bump, still no expandable memory or desktop replacement feature
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