OnePlus Nord 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $339 and $680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,542,660); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 193g).
OnePlus Nord 3
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $339 vs $680
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1542660
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 4384
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 193g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 3 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 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 leads (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the OnePlus Nord 3 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 3 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1542660 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1693 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4384 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 163 g | |
| Price | $339 | $680 |
OnePlus Nord 3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus Nord 3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus Nord 3 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 49.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $341. OnePlus Nord 3 is cheaper by $341.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (73/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (56/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (97/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the OnePlus Nord 3 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 3 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The OnePlus Nord 3 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 3 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.