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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 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 Ultra is the more versatile pick: its telephoto camera, 50 MP ultrawide, and 5,000 mAh battery against 3,900 mAh give it the edge. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge suits buyers who want a thinner, lighter phone.
The Edge weighs 163 g and is 5.8 mm thick; the Ultra weighs 218 g and measures 8.2 mm. Both have a 120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and Snapdragon 8 Elite. The Edge leads in Geekbench 6 Single-Core, 3,234 to 3,057, while the Ultra leads in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme, 6,687 to 6,473.
The Ultra has 16 GB of RAM versus 12 GB, up to 1 TB of storage versus 512 GB, and 45 W charging versus 25 W. Its EU energy-label endurance is 44 h per cycle versus 40 h, and it supports the S Pen; the Edge has an A energy-efficiency rating versus B.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the better buy for buyers prioritizing lower weight, a thinner body, and its Geekbench 6 Single-Core lead.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the better buy for a telephoto camera, a larger battery, faster charging, and S Pen support.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 9.0 |
| Connectivity | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 8.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, if you care about…
- Weight
- 163 g
- against 218 g
- Body Thickness
- 5.8 mm
- against 8.2 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,234
- against 3,057
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- against B
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,900 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 25 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,135,223 | 3,135,223 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 Best value | 3,057 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 Best value | 9,846 |
| 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 | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,473 | 6,687 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Silver, Cyan | Silver, Black, White, Grey, Green, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 5.8 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 158.2 mm | 162.8 mm |
| Weight | 163 g Best value | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 92.1 % | 92.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Titanium |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, Stylus Support |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 5,000 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 | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 40 h | 44 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px | 3,120 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 513 ppi Best value | 498 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3,000,000 :1 |
| 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, Mohs Level 6, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Frameless, Anti-reflective coating, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 1700 AWS, 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 Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-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, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.21 W/kg Best value | 1.26 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.23 W/kg | 0.64 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.24 W/kg Best value | 1.25 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.25 W/kg Best value | 1.42 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, High-Bitrate Audio Support, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,259 € Best value | 1,459 € |
| Model numbers | SM-S937U, SM-S937U1, SM-S937B, SM-S937B/DS, SM-S9370 | SM-S938B, SM-S938B/DS, SM-S938U, SM-S938U1, SM-S938W, SM-S938N, SM-S9380, SM-S938E, SM-S938E/DS |
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