Honor X9d vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $330 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 977,304); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3148
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 193g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d leads (69/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 56/100, 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 X9d (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (97/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Honor X9d by 67.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $769. Honor X9d was $769 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (73/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (69/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (97/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Honor X9d — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.