Vivo V70 Elite vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs OnePlus 15R: Specs comparison, price, and which is best value

Vivo has just launched the Vivo V70 Elite, starting at Rs 51,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant. The 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB models are priced at Rs 56,999 and Rs 61,999 respectively. Its pricing puts it squarely against notable Android smartphones such as the OnePlus 15R and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE.

Size and Display

The Vivo phone has the smallest display among the three devices. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE features a 6.7-inch (17.11 cm) FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. The OnePlus 15R offers a larger 6.83-inch display with a 2800×1272 pixels resolution. Meanwhile, the Vivo V70 Elite comes with a 6.59-inch AMOLED screen with an approximate resolution of 2750×1260.

One of the key differences is the refresh rate. The OnePlus 15R offers a much higher 165Hz refresh rate compared to the 120Hz refresh rate available on both the Vivo V70 Elite and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. This gives the OnePlus device an advantage, especially for gaming and smoother scrolling.

Computing Power

The Vivo V70 Elite is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, while the OnePlus 15R comes equipped with the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, on the other hand, runs on the Exynos 2400 chipset.

Both the Vivo V70 Elite and OnePlus 15R are available in 8GB and 12GB RAM variants, whereas the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is offered only with 8GB RAM. All three smartphones offer similar storage options, going up to 512GB.

Based on specifications alone, the OnePlus 15R is expected to deliver the best performance, followed by the Vivo V70 Elite, and then the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE.

Camera

The Vivo V70 Elite features a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto camera, and an 8MP ultrawide camera.

In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE offers a 50MP main camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultrawide camera. The OnePlus 15R comes with a dual rear camera setup comprising a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultrawide camera.

On the front, the Vivo V70 Elite again stands out on paper with a 50MP selfie camera, compared to the 12MP front camera on the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the 32MP front camera on the OnePlus 15R.

However, real-world performance may vary depending on image processing, optimisation, and software tuning, which can only be determined through actual usage.

Battery and Charging

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has the smallest battery in this comparison at 4900mAh. In contrast, the Vivo V70 Elite packs a much larger 6500mAh battery, while the OnePlus 15R leads the segment with an even bigger 7400mAh battery.

In terms of charging speeds, the Vivo V70 Elite supports 90W fast charging, compared to 80W fast charging on the OnePlus 15R and 45W fast charging on the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. However, the Samsung device offers wireless charging support, which is not available on the other two phones.

Other Features

All three smartphones run on Android 16. The OnePlus 15R and Vivo V70 Elite come with IP69 certification for dust and water resistance, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE offers IP68 protection.

Both IP68 and IP69 ratings provide complete protection against dust. However, they differ in water resistance. IP68 allows prolonged immersion in water (typically up to 1.5 metres for 30 minutes), while IP69 provides protection against high-pressure and high-temperature water jets.

Conclusion

Best performance: OnePlus 15R
Best camera (on paper): Vivo V70 Elite
Best battery: OnePlus 15R
Best overall balanced phone: Vivo V70 Elite
Best software experience and long-term support: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE