Realme 14 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $229 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 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 975,254); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 14
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Realme 14 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3148
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 189g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 14 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 leads (56/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Realme 14 — 62/100, 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 Realme 14 (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (97/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 14 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 14 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Realme 14 by 67.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $870. Realme 14 was $870 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (73/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 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 Realme 14 (97/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 14 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme 14 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 14 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme 14 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 14 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.