Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Vivo V80
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if you want more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Vivo V80 if you want longer battery life.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryVivo V80. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 7. It has a 7200 mAh battery.
- SpeedSamsung Galaxy S25 FE. Faster for games and heavy apps: Samsung Exynos 2400, speed score 7 out of 10, against 6.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy S25 FE. Android upgrades: until about Sep 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Sep 2032 (7 years from launch).
- PriceSamsung Galaxy S25 FE. Costs 5% less.
Overall, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: each phone in the version closest to the same memory and storage. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickSamsung Galaxy S25 FE | Vivo V80 | Suggested by TuvvoMotorola Edge 70 MaxWins 7 of 10 key areas against Samsung Galaxy S25 FE₹7,509 cheaper for 8GB + 256GB, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹59,999 8GB + 128GB | ₹69,999 8GB + 256GB | Best price of these phones₹52,490 8GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | No change ₹59,999 at launch, ₹59,999 now 8GB + 128GB model | No change ₹62,999 at launch, ₹62,999 now 8GB + 128GB model | Down ₹2,509 (4.6%) ₹54,999 at launch, ₹52,490 now 8GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 8GB + 128GB: ₹59,999 8GB + 256GB: price not known 8GB + 512GB: price not known | 8GB + 128GB: ₹62,999 8GB + 256GB: ₹69,999 8GB + 512GB: ₹79,999 | 8GB + 256GB: ₹52,490 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999 | |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Nothing that leads its price range | Brightest screen in its price range: 7,000 nits | |
| Launched | 4 September 2025 | 6 October 2026 | 15 July 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Sep 2032 (7 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Oct 2030 (4 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Jul 2029 (3 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Sep 2032 (7 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Oct 2032 (6 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Jul 2031 (5 years from launch) | |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 8 (Android 16) | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) (same as launch) | Hello UI (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.4/10 | Best rating of these phones7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
| Battery | Lasts a full day; 45W charging and wireless charging included. 4900 mAh | Best battery of these phonesLarge 7200mAh battery in a thin body, with fast 90W charging and the charger in the box. 7200 mAh | Best battery of these phonesSolid battery life from 7100mAh, 90W wired charging and 25W magnetic wireless charging. 7100 mAh | |
| Camera | Best camera of these phonesGood 50MP main camera with a 3x zoom lens; not as good as the S25 in low light. | Best camera of these phonesZeiss-branded main and 3x zoom cameras plus a sharp 50MP selfie camera. | Good main and selfie cameras, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. | |
| Speed | Exynos 2400 is fast for daily use and most games, but runs warm under load. | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is smooth for daily use but not a gaming powerhouse. | Best speed of these phonesSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 is fast for gaming and multitasking. | |
| Screen size | 6.7 inch | 6.59 inch | 6.82 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 1,900 nits, easy to read in sun | 5,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones7,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless | Best charging of these phones90W wired, no wireless | Best charging of these phones90W wired, 25W wireless | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | |
| Water and dust | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones190 g | 203 g | 221 g | |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones7.4 mm | 7.7 mm | 8.3 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Navy, Icyblue, White, Jetblack | Sunrise Anthem, Horizon Blue, Stellar Black | Aqua Gray, Dark Shadow, Ice Melt | |
| Catch | Exynos chip gets warm in long gaming sessions. Wait for a sale: it dropped to ₹46,999 in October 2026. | Expensive for a mid-range chip, and the base 128GB model uses slower UFS 3.1 storage. | Weak camera setup for the price, somewhat heavy, and only one storage size. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | GSMArena Tom's Guide | Beebom 8/10 Smartprix 8.0/10 | GSMArena Smartprix 7.0/10 MySmartPrice |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
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Compared like for like: every phone in its 8GB + 128GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Vivo V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1900 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 5000 nits peak, Schott Xensation Core |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2400 (4nm) | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.2GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A520 @ 2.0GHz | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.4GHz + 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Xclipse 940 | Adreno 722 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB (UFS 3.1; LPDDR5X) | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB (UFS 3.1 (128GB) / UFS 4.1 (256GB and 512GB)) |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 7200 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired PD, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 90W FlashCharge wired, reverse wired, bypass charging; no wireless charging listed |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2); 12MP front | 50 MP main (1/1.56", f/1.9, 23mm, OIS) + 50 MP Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto (1/1.95", f/2.7, 73mm, 3x optical, OIS) + 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 115 degrees); Zeiss optics; 50 MP selfie with AF |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68/IP69 |
| Size and weight | 7.4mm thick, 190g | 7.7mm thick, 203g |
| Software | One UI 8 (Android 16) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) at launch, OriginOS 7 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 7 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C 3.2 | Wi-Fi (version not stated), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Exynos 5300 5G (integrated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 4320Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Vapour chamber cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Navy, Icyblue, White, Jetblack | Sunrise Anthem, Horizon Blue, Stellar Black |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE₹59,999
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- Vivo V80₹62,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE or Vivo V80?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if you want more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Vivo V80 if you want longer battery life.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Vivo V80 lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (8GB + 128GB) costs ₹59,999, Vivo V80 (8GB + 128GB) costs ₹62,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Android upgrades: until about Sep 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Sep 2032 (7 years from launch). Vivo V80, now on OriginOS 7 (Android 17). Android upgrades: until about Oct 2030 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Oct 2032 (6 years from launch).
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