OnePlus 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $969 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 9 Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,185,805); 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 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $969 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 197g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro leads (57/100 vs 29/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 Pro — 42/100, 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 OnePlus 9 Pro (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (97/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1185805 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3216x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $969 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 60.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $130. OnePlus 9 Pro was $130 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (91/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
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 OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (57/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (97/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The OnePlus 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 Pro 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 OnePlus 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.