Poco F9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 3900); the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 3,034,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9490
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1099
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 206g
- Better portability (97/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Poco F9 Pro scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (97/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 6.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Poco F9 Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (84/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (97/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.