Honor 90 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-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 912,649); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3067
- Lighter: 163g vs 183g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 leads (53/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Honor 90 (97/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 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 | 2600 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 | |
| Launch price | $400 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Honor 90 by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. Honor 90 was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (91/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (53/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Honor 90 (97/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Honor 90 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
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 (91/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.