Vivo X300 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
Verdict
Vivo X300 scores higher on the OH Rank (75 vs 74), winning 2 of 10 categories including Performance and Battery. Vivo X300 is 1.4mm wider than Samsung Galaxy S25. Vivo X300 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
75
74
Vivo X300
71.9mm (2.83in) · Oct 17, 2025 · Rank #37
13+11+13+12+12+5+4+0+5+0 = 75
* TOP Compact* TOP Selfie* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: Like other Cheese phone makers, Vivo is going small. This years X vanilla model is 2mm narrower and almost 10mm shorter to put X300 well into the new "compact size" of 72mm or less. The battery is bigger than before and the Zeiss branded camera system Vivos are known for is also upgraded. It now features a new 200MP main and a new 50MP AF selfie. The built is improved as well with silky finish both on the back glass panel and on a (squarish, iPhone-like) aluminium frame.
PROs
compact and flagship built, very fast Dimensity 9500 with UFS 4.1 performance, >30hr endurance from a 6040mAh Si battery with sub-60min 90W charging (40W wireless). >1600nits bright 450ppi LTPO AMOLED screen with >2000Hz PWM and HDR10+ certification, IP69 protection, excellent pics from Zeiss optics 200MP 23mm OIS PDAF main + 50MP 70mm OIS PDAF 3x periscope telephoto + 50MP 15mm AF ultrawide, new 50MP 20mm AF selfie and up to 4 years of mature and stable OS updates
CONs
limited market availability, no SDmemory slot, no desktop replacement feature or video-out, Vivo trails Samsung, Pixel and Honor in AI implementation
Samsung Galaxy S25
70.5mm (2.78in) · Feb 3, 2025 · Rank #46
11+7+13+12+12+5+4+0+5+5 = 74
FLY* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP Desktop Replacement
EDITORIAL: S25 is taking on other flagship phones with excellent (very pocketable) build, great screen, good cameras, excellent selfie and of course: DeX -the best desktop replacement software there is. This year, Samsung is focusing on the software side, adding tons of features meant to set it apart. The battery tests confirmed our expectations: S25 offers no improvement over S24's mediocre battery life and charging performance. S25 is not bad but what a shame to have to worry about topping up your phone before going out in the evening.
PROs
just 70mm wide, fast SnapDragon 8 Elite performance, 1400+nits bright >410ppi 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screen with HDR10+, very good 50MP 24mm OIS AF main + 10MP 67mm OIS AF tele + 12MP 13mm ultrawide setup, excellent 12MP 26mm PDAF Selfie, leading AI features, 7 years of OS updates and DeX software that can save you so much money, fast USB-C 3.2 with Display Port and OTG, global availability and service
CONs
less-than-a-day battery endurance, fixed focus ultrawide is it's imaging weakness, no expandable storage
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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