Poco C81 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $125 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 208g).
Poco C81
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $125 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 208g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 leads (52/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco C81 — 50/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (97/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Poco C81 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $125 | $1099 |
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Launch price difference: $974. Poco C81 was $974 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (91/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (52/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (97/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.