Redmi 5A vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $90 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 17/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 180,934); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 163g).
Redmi 5A
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Lighter: 137g vs 163g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $1099
- Overall rating 17/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5A vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 58 points higher (75/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (29/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi 5A — 18/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (97/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5A | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 9490 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 137 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $1099 |
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 5A and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Redmi 5A by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1009. Redmi 5A was $1009 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (91/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (97/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5A or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 58 points (75/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5A and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi 5A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5A or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5A or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5A over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi 5A is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.