{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s25-vs-vivo-x100-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T18:27:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S25 vs vivo X100 Ultra",
    "answer": "The vivo X100 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The vivo X100 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 309,999 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": "2026-01-17T05:57:30+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.4,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 52.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 90.3,
                "overall": 87.5
            },
            "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 X100 Ultra",
            "slug": "vivo-x100-ultra",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x100-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-8-2026-10_19_56-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 309999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-08T05:28:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.1,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 84.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 95.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 13, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.1 × 75.6 × 9.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "229 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Armor Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 (3.3 GHz) 5× Cortex-A720 2× Cortex-A520",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 OriginOS 4"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP wide (Sony LYT-900, 1-inch sensor, OIS) 200MP periscope telephoto (Samsung HP9, OIS, 3.7× optical zoom) 50MP ultrawide with autofocus ZEISS T* lens coating Laser autofocus Gimbal stabilization HDR Panorama LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP, Autofocus",
                    "Video recording": "8K 4K up to 120fps 1080p slow motion HDR and Dolby Vision recording Gyro-EIS and OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5,500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired FlashCharge 30W wireless charging Reverse wired charging Reverse wireless charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Compass Color spectrum sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-x100-ultra",
        "margin": 8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 95.4,
                    "vivo-x100-ultra": 95.1
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-x100-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-x100-ultra": 84.2
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 100,
                    "vivo-x100-ultra": 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-x100-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 90.3,
                    "vivo-x100-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "vivo X100 Ultra costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra charges 55W faster.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "vivo X100 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 or vivo X100 Ultra?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S25 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 X100 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 is listed at PKR 314,999 and vivo X100 Ultra at PKR 309,999. That makes vivo X100 Ultra cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S25 or vivo X100 Ultra?",
            "answer": "vivo X100 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S25 carries a 4000 mAh cell and vivo X100 Ultra a 5500 mAh cell, with 25W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}