Honor 9S vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 18/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 177,554); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 163g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 163g
- Overall rating 18/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 57 points higher (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Honor 9S (97/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9490 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Honor 9S by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (91/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (89/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Honor 9S (97/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 57 points (75/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S 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 Honor 9S or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.