{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s25-vs-vivo-v80-lite/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T10:55:04+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S25 vs vivo V80 Lite",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The vivo V80 Lite is the cheaper of the two at PKR 145,999 against PKR 314,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S25",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s25",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s25/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-17-2026-10_51_56-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 314999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-16T06:09:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 52.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 61.5,
                "overall": 83.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Launched January 2025 (global)",
                    "Dimensions": "146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "162 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistance (up to 1.5 m for 30 min)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (~416 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.47 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512 GB (non-expandable)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 50 MP wide (OIS) + 10 MP telephoto (3× optical) + 12 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K @24/30 fps, 4K @30/60 fps, 1080p @30/60/240 fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "4000 mAh (non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (up to two eSIM active)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "vivo V80 Lite",
            "slug": "vivo-v80-lite",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-v80-lite/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_03_51-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 145999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:14:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 22,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 24, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White)",
                    "Weight": "197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB )",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB/256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.0, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh,",
                    "Wired charging": "44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-s25",
        "margin": 15.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 92,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 22
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s25"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 98,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 87
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s25"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 52.9,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 81
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80-lite"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 100,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 87.5,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 50
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s25"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 61.5,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80-lite"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "vivo V80 Lite costs PKR 169,000 less.",
        "vivo V80 Lite packs a 3,050 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo V80 Lite charges 19W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S25 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S25 ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.3 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. vivo V80 Lite can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S25 and vivo V80 Lite in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 is listed at PKR 314,999 and vivo V80 Lite at PKR 145,999. That makes vivo V80 Lite cheaper by PKR 169,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S25 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S25 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "vivo V80 Lite leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S25 carries a 4000 mAh cell and vivo V80 Lite a 7050 mAh cell, with 25W and 44W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S25 or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S25 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) while vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}