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 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 192g).
OnePlus 9
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 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)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3373
- 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)
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 — 32/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 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 | — | |
| 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 |
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
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
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads OnePlus 9 by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $370. OnePlus 9 was $370 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.