Redmi 8A vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $100 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 23/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 8A has the bigger battery (5000 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 193,115); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 8A
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Redmi 8A better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 795
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 188g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 52 points higher (75/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A leads (52/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Redmi 8A — 34/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (97/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 8A and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Redmi 8A by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $999. Redmi 8A was $999 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (91/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (52/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (97/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 52 points (75/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 8A and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi 8A has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8A 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 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 8A over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.