HMD Vibe 2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Verdict
The HMD Vibe 2 5G and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is the cheaper of the two at $200 versus $1,300, a difference of about $1,100. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. HMD Vibe 2 5G stands out for 5000mah battery with solid all-day endurance, while Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is praised for class-leading 200 mp main camera with 5x periscope zoom. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HMD Vibe 2 5G if…
- →5000mAh battery with solid all-day endurance
- →Affordable 5G connectivity for budget segment
- →90Hz display refresh for smoother scrolling
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if…
- →Class-leading 200 MP main camera with 5x periscope zoom
- →Built-in S Pen for note-taking and productivity
- →Bright 2600-nit display with Gorilla Glass Armor 2
Pros & Cons
HMD Vibe 2 5G
Pros
- 5000mAh battery with solid all-day endurance
- Affordable 5G connectivity for budget segment
- 90Hz display refresh for smoother scrolling
- Dual rear camera setup with capable 50MP main sensor
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- Limited IP52 rating lacks full dust protection
- Entry-level Snapdragon 4 limits performance
- Basic IPS LCD display without AMOLED quality
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Pros
- Class-leading 200 MP main camera with 5x periscope zoom
- Built-in S Pen for note-taking and productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display with Gorilla Glass Armor 2
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers top-tier performance
- 7 years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very expensive at $1299 starting price
- S Pen lost Bluetooth remote features
- Charging speed still capped at 45W
- Large and heavy for one-handed use
Full Specifications
| Spec | HMD Vibe 2 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.8 | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 16MP f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Ultrawide | 8MP f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | — | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Midnight Black, Ice Blue | — |
| Weight | 190g | — |
| IP rating | IP52 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 18W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W Qi2 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 2600 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 6GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 128GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 218 g |
| Material | — | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor 2 |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage options | — | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
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