Realme GT5 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Realme GT5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT5 has the bigger battery (5240 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 1,700,000); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT5
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Realme GT5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5240 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 150W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1700000
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 leads (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 (97/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT5 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1700000 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5240 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 150W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.4×8.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT5
- 5240 mAh
- Wired: 150W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT5 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Realme GT5 by 44.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 (73/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (69/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 (97/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Realme GT5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme GT5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT5 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme GT5 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.