HMD Vibe vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 27/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 186g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 48 points higher (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (97/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads HMD Vibe by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (97/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.