Huawei P50 Pocket vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1410 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P50 Pocket has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1410
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pocket — 14/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (91/100 vs 64/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (97/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $311. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge was $311 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (91/100 vs 64/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (97/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.