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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Samsung Galaxy S25: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge suits buyers who want a larger, sharper display, a thinner body, and longer software support; the Galaxy S25 is the pick for a rear telephoto camera. Their overall NeoScores, 7.9 and 8.1, are close.
The Edge has a 6.7″ display at 513 ppi, versus 6.2″ and 416 ppi on the S25. It is also thinner at 5.8 mm versus 7.2 mm, and gets 7 years of updates compared with 4. The S25 leads in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme, scoring 6755 to the Edge’s 6473.
The S25 adds a rear telephoto camera that the Edge lacks. The Edge, meanwhile, is rated for 40 h per cycle on the EU energy label versus 37 h, and has an A energy-efficiency rating compared with B. Both use the Snapdragon 8 Elite, have 12 GB of RAM, and support 25 W fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the better buy for anyone who wants a 6.7″ display at 513 ppi and 7 years of updates.
Samsung Galaxy S25
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the better buy for anyone who wants a rear telephoto camera and a stronger 3DMark Wild Life Extreme result.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 513 ppi
- against 416 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 5.8 mm
- against 7.2 mm
- Body Materials
- Glass, Titanium, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- against B
Samsung Galaxy S25, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- 6,755
- against 6,473
- Launch price
- 909 €
- against 1,259 €
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.47 GHz | 4.47 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,135,223 | 3,135,223 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 Best value | 3,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 Best value | 10,050 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,473 | 6,755 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Silver, Cyan | Black, Blue, Green, Silver, Gold, Pink, Red, Coral, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 5.8 mm Best value | 7.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 70.5 mm |
| Body Height | 158.2 mm | 146.9 mm |
| Weight | 163 g | 162 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 92.1 % Best value | 91.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 40 h Best value | 37 h |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 513 ppi Best value | 416 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM, Dual eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, OTA Sync, Tethering, Computer Sync, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.21 W/kg | 1.13 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.23 W/kg | 0.92 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.24 W/kg Best value | 1.29 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.25 W/kg Best value | 1.36 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,259 € | 909 € Best value |
| Model numbers | SM-S937U, SM-S937U1, SM-S937B, SM-S937B/DS, SM-S9370 | SM-S931B, SM-S931B/DS, SM-S931U, SM-S931U1, SM-S931W, SM-S931N, SM-S9310, SM-S931E, SM-S931E/DS |
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