Between the Galaxy S25 Ultra and V40 Pro, the Galaxy S25 Ultra comes out ahead in main camera and antutu, while the V40 Pro wins on front camera and wired charging. Overall, the Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 73.9 and the V40 Pro scores 67.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy S25 Ultra edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.9 vs 67.6), but the 6.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy S25 Ultra if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are main camera, antutu, pixel density, among others.
Pick the V40 Pro if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are front camera, wired charging, weight, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra wins
- ▲Main camera — 300.00% more. 200 MP vs 50 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 44.30% more. 2150000 vs 1490000.
- ▲Pixel density — 10.84% more. 501 ppi vs 452 ppi.
- ▲Screen size — 1.77% more. 6.9 " vs 6.78 ".
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 3).
- ▲Wireless charging: 15 W vs 0 W.
Why Vivo - V40 Pro wins
- ▲Front camera — 316.67% more. 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 77.78% more. 80 W vs 45 W.
- ▲Weight — 26.00 g less. 192 vs 218.
- ▲Battery capacity — 10.00% more. 5500 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 192 glead |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.6 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.9 "lead | 6.78 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 501 ppilead | 452 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 200 MPlead | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 80 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S25 Ultra or V40 Pro?+
V40 Pro has 10.0% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 5500 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S25 Ultra or V40 Pro?+
V40 Pro is 26g lighter — 218g vs 192g.
Is Galaxy S25 Ultra waterproof?+
Galaxy S25 Ultra has an IP68 rating.
Does V40 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, V40 Pro supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S25 Ultra or V40 Pro?+
Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 200 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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