Realme C73 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $120 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 42/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 32 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C73
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 197g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). 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 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Realme C73 — 66/100, 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 C73 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (60/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (97/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C73 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C73 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Realme C73 by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $979. Realme C73 was $979 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (73/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (60/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (97/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.