Poco M5 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $170 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 M5 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 552,286); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 201g).
Poco M5
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 201g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 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 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5 leads (43/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, 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 M5 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (97/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $1099 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco M5 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Poco M5 by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $929. Poco M5 was $929 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (97/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.