Realme GT 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Realme GT 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 5G has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 5G
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Realme GT 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 186g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 5G leads (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 5G is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (97/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×73.3×8.4 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 5G and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Realme GT 5G by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (73/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 5G is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (97/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Realme GT 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme GT 5G has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme GT 5G is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.