OnePlus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $729 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 9 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 1,157,244); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1157244
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 192g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 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 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 leads (50/100 vs 29/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 — 34/100, 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 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (97/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1157244 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 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) | 1100 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads OnePlus 9 by 61.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. OnePlus 9 was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (73/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (50/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (97/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.