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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus: 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 Plus is the more rounded choice, with a telephoto camera, larger battery, and faster charging. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge suits buyers who want a thinner, lighter phone and stronger Geekbench 6 results.
At 5.8 mm and 163 g, the Edge is thinner and lighter than the Plus at 7.3 mm and 190 g. Both have a 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and Snapdragon 8 Elite. In Geekbench 6, the Edge scores 3234 single-core and 10,059 multi-core, versus 2721 and 9435 for the Plus. Its 200 MP main camera has higher resolution than the Plus's 50 MP camera, but the Plus adds a telephoto camera. The Edge gets 7 years of updates, versus 4 for the Plus.
The Plus pairs a 4900 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging; the Edge has 3900 mAh and 25 W. EU energy-label endurance is 43 h per cycle for the Plus and 40 h for the Edge. Both support 15 W wireless charging. The Edge is the pick for a lighter, thinner build and better Geekbench results; the Plus is for buyers who prioritize a telephoto camera, battery capacity, and faster charging.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the better buy for buyers who want a 163 g phone, a 5.8 mm profile, and 7 years of updates.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is the better buy for buyers who want a telephoto camera and a 4900 mAh battery with 45 W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, if you care about…
- Weight
- 163 g
- against 190 g
- Body Thickness
- 5.8 mm
- against 7.3 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,234
- against 2,721
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 10,059
- against 9,435
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,900 mAh
- against 3,900 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 25 W
- 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
- Battery Endurance
- 43 h
- against 40 h
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,721 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 Best value | 9,435 |
| 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 | 6,601 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Silver, Cyan | Blue, Green, Black, Silver, Gold, Pink, Red, Cyan, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 5.8 mm Best value | 7.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 158.2 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 163 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 92.1 % Best value | 91.8 % |
| 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 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 4,900 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 45 W Best value |
| 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 | 43 h Best value |
| 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 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px | 3,120 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 513 ppi | 513 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+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 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 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 Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| 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, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.21 W/kg | 1.16 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.23 W/kg | 0.81 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.24 W/kg Best value | 1.26 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.25 W/kg Best value | 1.26 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 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,259 € | 1,159 € Best value |
| Model numbers | SM-S937U, SM-S937U1, SM-S937B, SM-S937B/DS, SM-S9370 | SM-S936B, SM-S936B/DS, SM-S936U, SM-S936U1, SM-S936W, SM-S936N, SM-S9360, SM-S936E, SM-S936E/DS |
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