Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 41/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M3 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5000 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 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1736
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 190g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 34 points higher (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (51/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco M3 Pro 5G — 42/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $899. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $899 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (73/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (51/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.