Vivo X200 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

Verdict

Vivo X200 Ultra scores higher on the OH Rank (78 vs 77), winning 3 of 10 categories including Battery and Main Camera. Vivo X200 Ultra is 1mm wider than Samsung Galaxy S25+. Vivo X200 Ultra is the more recent release, from Apr 29, 2025.

Score Breakdown

Category

Vivo X200 Ultra

76.8mm (3.02in) · Apr 29, 2025 · Rank #18

Samsung Galaxy S25+

75.8mm (2.98in) · Feb 3, 2025 · Rank #25
Performance /15
11
11
Battery /15
11
8
Screen /15
15
15
IP Protection /15
12
12
Main Camera /15
14
12
Selfie /5
5
5
Video /5
5
4
SD Memory /5
0
0
Software /5
5
5
Desktop Replacement /5
0
5
TOTAL
78
77
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
Samsung Galaxy S25+
75.8mm (2.98in) · Feb 3, 2025 · Rank #25
11+8+15+12+12+5+4+0+5+5 = 77
FLY* TOP Screen* TOP Selfie* TOP Software

EDITORIAL: Despite minimal upgrades the S25+ looks great. It comes with the fastest 2024 processor, memory and USB hardware, top screen and a big push in AI and overall functionality. A very complete (if uninspired) package.

PROs
good build, great SnapDragon 8 Elite with UFS 4.0 performance, excellent >1400nits >500ppi LTPO AMOLED with HDR10+, reliable 50MP 24mm OIS PDAF main + 10MP 67mm OIS PDAF telephoto + 12MP 13mm ultrawide setup, a great 12MP 26mm dual-pixel PDAF selfie, leading AI features, 7 years of OS updates, DeX software that can replace your computer for most work scenarios and a fast USB-C 3.2 with Display Port 1.2
CONs
24hr endurance from a large phone, small 4900mAh old-tech lithium battery with slow 45W (15W wireless) charging, no AF on ultrawide, 8k Video recording but no expandable storage, lack of real innovation that Samsung S series phones used to shine at

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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