Redmi 5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $170 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 10/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 5 Plus has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 218,879); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 180g).
Redmi 5 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper: $170 vs $1099
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 862
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 180g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 53 points higher (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Redmi 5 Plus are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (98/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 163 g | |
| Price | $170 | $1099 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Redmi 5 Plus by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $929. Redmi 5 Plus is cheaper by $929.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (73/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Redmi 5 Plus are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (96/100 vs 75/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (98/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 53 points (63/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.