Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo X300 Pro
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores higher on the OH Rank (79 vs 78), winning 3 of 10 categories including Screen and Video. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is 2mm wider than Vivo X300 Pro. Vivo X300 Pro is the more recent release, from Oct 17, 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 X300 Pro
75.6mm (2.98in) · Oct 17, 2025 · Rank #16
13+11+13+12+15+5+4+0+5+0 = 78
SUPERIOR* TOP Battery Endurance* TOP Software* TOP Camera* TOP Selfie
EDITORIAL: Vivo has improved on it's most popular 2024 phone by making it smaller, adding the top Dimensity chip with a two channel UFS 4.1. optimizing software, adding extra 500mAh to it's Silicone anode battery and giving it a new 50MP AF selfie. This makes 2025 Vivo X Pro model one of the best flagship phones in the world.
PROs
smaller in every direction, very fast Dimensity 9500 (3nm) with dual UFS 4.1 performance, >30hr endurance from a 6500mAh Si battery (EU gets a 5440mAh unit that has a 24hr endurance), sub-60min 90W charging (40W wireless). >2000nits bright 450ppi LTPO AMOLED screen with >2000Hz PWM and Dolby Vision, IP69 protection. excellent 50MP 24mm main + 200MP 85mm 3.7zoom periscope telephoto (both with OIS PDAF) + 50MP 15mm AF ultrawide, a great 50MP 20mm AF selfie, up to 4 years of OS updates and a fast USB-C 3.2 with OTG functionality.
CONs
not globally available (tho sold in most countries), some video recording softness, no SDmemory slot, no desktop replacement feature nor Video-Out
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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