Honor 90 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $400 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 42/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 840,330); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the stronger camera (140 vs 122); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 183g).
Honor 90
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $400 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2885
- Lighter: 163g vs 183g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 59/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 21 points higher (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 leads (48/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 leads (82/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Honor 90 (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (82/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 163 g | |
| Price | $400 | $1099 |
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor 90 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Honor 90 by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $699. Honor 90 is cheaper by $699.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (68/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Honor 90 (96/100 vs 71/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (82/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 21 points (63/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor 90 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.