Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 and Vivo V29 Pro serve different market segments with distinct strengths. Display quality favors the S25, featuring a superior 2600-nit Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 120Hz refresh rate on a compact 6.2-inch screen, compared to the V29 Pro's 1300-nit AMOLED on a larger 6.78-inch panel. Performance diverges significantly: the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy with Adreno 830 GPU substantially outpaces the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. Camera capabilities lean toward S25 with its triple lens system including 3x optical telephoto and 8K recording, though the V29 Pro impresses with a 50MP front camera and Sony IMX766 sensor. Battery capacity favors V29 Pro at 4600mAh with 80W fast charging, while S25 offers wireless charging. Build quality, water resistance (IP68 vs IP54), and software freshness (Android 15 vs 13) advantage the Galaxy. For performance-focused users and those wanting premium specifications, the S25 justifies its $799.99 price. Budget-conscious buyers seeking larger displays and faster charging prefer the V29 Pro at $449.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 if…
- →Compact and pocketable flagship
- →Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
- →12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
Buy the Vivo V29 Pro if…
- →50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- →80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S25
Pros
- Compact and pocketable flagship
- Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
- 12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
- Excellent 120Hz AMOLED display
- Long 7-year software support promise
Cons
- Small 4000 mAh battery limits endurance
- Slow 25W charging
- 1080p resolution instead of QHD
- No major camera hardware upgrades
Vivo V29 Pro
Pros
- 50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- 80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
- Color-changing back panel is unique and eye-catching
- Dimensity 8200 offers strong mid-range performance
Cons
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 8 MP ultrawide is low quality for the price
- No telephoto or dedicated zoom lens
- Funtouch OS is heavily skinned with bloatware
- No wireless charging support
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 162 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 3x optical | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 15W Qi2 | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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