Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A25
vivo iQOO Z5x
Performance
87.287.3
Camera
82.854.5
Display
90.480.3
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
82.679.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
73.658.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A25 features a Super AMOLED display at 6.5 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a peak brightness of 1000 nits, while the vivo iQOO Z5x has a slightly larger 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A25 is powered by the Exynos 1280 chipset, whereas the iQOO Z5x utilizes the Mediatek Dimensity 900, both with similar CPU configurations.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both offering a 50 MP main sensor, but the Galaxy A25 includes optical image stabilization.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the iQOO Z5x supports faster charging at 44W compared to the A25's 25W.
- The Galaxy A25 runs on Android 14 with One UI 7, providing a more updated software experience compared to the iQOO Z5x, which operates on Android 11 with OriginOS 1.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A25
vivo iQOO Z5x
General
Release Date
2023, December 11
2021, October 20
Announced
2023, December 11
2021, October 20
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.58"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68
Mali-G68 MC4
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
44W wired, 70% in 38 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm (6.34 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
164 x 75.3 x 8.5 mm (6.46 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
197 g
189 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Brave Black, Personality Yellow, Fantasy Blue, Optimistic Blue
Black, Orange, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

