Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs vivo X Fold5
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus and vivo X Fold5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and vivo.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S25 Plus | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Connectivity | 8.9 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 8.1 | 9.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,135,223
- against 2,342,677
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Display Pixel Density
- 513 ppi
- against 413 ppi
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 226 g
vivo X Fold5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,900 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.47 GHz Best value | 3.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,135,223 Best value | 2,342,677 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,721 Best value | 2,019 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,435 Best value | 5,570 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. | Octa-core processor with one Cortex-X4 core at 3.3 GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 3.2 GHz, two Cortex-A720 cores at 3.0 GHz, and two Cortex-A520 cores at 2.3 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,601 Best value | 4,739 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Green, Black, Silver, Gold, Pink, Red, Cyan, Grey | Titanium, Grey, Green, White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 142.3 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 159.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 226 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.8 % Best value | 90.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP58, IP59, IPX8, IPX9 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 3 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 4.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 40 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 2,000 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 5 W Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 8.03″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 2,200 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,480 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 513 ppi Best value | 413 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 10-Bit Panel, Touchscreen, Foldable Display, Armor Glass, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.53″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 5,500 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years Best value | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, ANT+ | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.16 W/kg | 0.86 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.81 W/kg Best value | 0.85 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.26 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.26 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, Three Microphones, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,159 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-S936B, SM-S936B/DS, SM-S936U, SM-S936U1, SM-S936W, SM-S936N, SM-S9360, SM-S936E, SM-S936E/DS | V2436A, V2429 |
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