Performance has become a key battleground in the premium smartphone space, and while Samsung’s Galaxy S25 is among the fastest phones of 2025, it is not the most powerful Android device available. Several newer flagships now deliver stronger performance, bigger batteries, and faster charging, giving buyers compelling alternatives.
Joining the race: OnePlus, RedMagic, Vivo and Poco.
Launched in early 2025, the Samsung Galaxy S25 runs on Qualcomm’s 3 nm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, paired with 12 GB RAM and up to 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage. It has earned praise for smooth real-world performance. Still, rivals have moved ahead, especially with the arrival of Qualcomm’s newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.
Here are 5 Android phones that outperform the Galaxy S25.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung’s own top-tier model improves on the S25 with a larger 6.9-inch AMOLED display, higher 1440 x 3120 resolution, and sharper 498 ppi. It offers up to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage, a 5,000 mAh battery, and faster 45 W charging. The quad rear camera setup is also far more advanced.
OnePlus 15
Released in October 2025, the OnePlus 15 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, delivering higher CPU and GPU performance than the S25. It features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 165 Hz refresh rate, up to 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB storage. A 7,300 mAh battery and 120 W wired charging make it a standout for endurance.
RedMagic 11 Pro
Built for gamers, the RedMagic 11 Pro tops several benchmark charts thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. It offers up to 24 GB RAM, a 6.85-inch AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, and a massive 7,500 mAh battery. Camera performance is average, but raw power is its main strength.
Vivo iQOO 15
The iQOO 15 is another performance-focused device using the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. It ranks near the top in benchmark scores, features up to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage, and includes a strong triple 50 MP rear camera setup. A 7,000 mAh battery with 100 W wired charging adds to its appeal, though availability is limited to select Asian markets.
Poco F8 Ultra
Positioned as Poco’s premium flagship, the F8 Ultra delivers top-tier performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. It ranks above many flagships in AnTuTu tests and comes with a 6.9-inch display, up to 16 GB RAM, and a 6,500 mAh battery with 100 W wired and 50 W wireless charging.
For buyers focused on raw speed, battery life, or charging performance, these phones clearly push beyond what the Galaxy S25 offers.
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