Realme X3 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, 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 50/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme X3 has the bigger battery (4200 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 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 202g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme X3
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Realme X3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2864
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 202g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme X3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme X3 (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme X3 (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Realme X3 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (97/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme X3 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- 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 X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme X3 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Realme X3 by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme X3 (89/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme X3 (73/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Realme X3 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (97/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme X3 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme X3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme X3 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.