vivo X500 / Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Model code listed for China; the manufacturer document gives no other regional code.

A version tuned by Qualcomm for Galaxy; the vapor chamber has been made thinner but wider to suit the slim body.

This record covers the 12 GB model. Usable memory is lower than the label because the system reserves a share.

Usable space is lower than the label because of the system and preinstalled apps.

vivo says 144 Hz applies in gaming scenarios.

Samsung measures the diagonal as a full rectangle; with the rounded corners the visible area is 6.5 inches. The 1–120 Hz range lowers the rate on still images to save battery. Vision Booster adjusts tone and colour in bright light to keep the screen readable.

Peak values, not sustained brightness.

The manufacturer does not name the front glass.

The 200 mm-equivalent teleconverter is sold separately and is not in the box.

Smaller than the 4,000 mAh Galaxy S25 and 4,900 mAh S25+.

90 W is the charger's maximum output; actual power varies with conditions. The wireless charger is sold separately.

The document gives no power figure.

The hardware supports 6.0; some functions will arrive in a later OTA update.

The headset connection takes digital USB-C headsets only.

NFC-SIM payments work only from the SIM 1 slot.

5G dual-SIM works only with some band combinations and with operator SA/VoNR support.

Actual availability depends on the carrier network and software version.

The 15% larger VC area versus the previous generation is vivo's own claim.

vivo states this is not a professional waterproof phone and that immersion damage is not covered by warranty.

Names in brackets are translations; the vivo China page names the colours in Chinese.

The document gives no update commitment.

Samsung advises against beach and pool use; resistance may decrease over time.

Options can vary by market; there is no card slot.

There is no telephoto camera; the 2× image is cropped from the centre of the 200 MP sensor. Autofocus on the ultra wide allows macro shots.

Samsung’s figure uses a separately sold 25 W adapter; the phone is compatible with QC2.0 and AFC/PD.

PowerShare charges devices such as a watch or earbuds placed on the back of the phone; the phone needs at least 30% battery.

Wi-Fi 7 speeds need a Wi-Fi 7 router.