Vivo X200vsSamsung Galaxy S25
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Vivo X200 wins
Verdict
Vivo X200 wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Vivo X200 is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — display is its standout. At USD 799, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Vivo X200 takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Vivo X200 takes Display — led by peak brightness (4,500 nits).
- Vivo X200 takes Camera — led by selfie camera (32 MP).
- Vivo X200 takes Battery — led by battery (5,800 mAh).
- Too close to call between Vivo X200 and Samsung Galaxy S25.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Vivo X200 if you want…
- Choose Vivo X200 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,100,000 pts vs 2,050,000 pts.
- Choose Vivo X200 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Vivo X200 if you want a bigger screen — 6.67 in vs 6.2 in.
- Choose Vivo X200 if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 416 ppi.
- Choose Vivo X200 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 4,500 nits vs 2,600 nits.
- Choose Vivo X200 if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Vivo X200 if you want a better camera — 142 pts vs 138 pts.
- Choose Vivo X200 if you want longer battery life — 5,800 mAh vs 4,000 mAh.
- Choose Vivo X200 if you want faster charging — 90 W vs 25 W.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want better video quality — 95 pts vs 92 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Vivo X200
- Samsung Galaxy S25
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Vivo X200
Choose Vivo X200 if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 799, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy S25
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if price matters most. It costs USD 799.
Pros & cons
Vivo X200
- Dimensity 9400 flagship power
- ZEISS 3x zoom
- 5,800 mAh battery
- Pricey
- No wireless charging
- Software has bloat
Samsung Galaxy S25
- Compact size, flagship chip
- Bright 120 Hz display
- 7 years of updates
- 4,000 mAh battery is modest
- 25 W wired charging
- 128 GB base storage