Redmi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

The Redmi A3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 21/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 195,539); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the stronger camera (140 vs 45); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 193g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 by 54 points (75/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A3
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera 0
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 73
Battery 29
Portability 97
Value for money 62
What makes Redmi A3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 781
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 163g vs 193g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (97/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 54 points higher (75/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A3 leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A3 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (97/100 vs 60/100).

Redmi A3: The Redmi A3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi A3 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 195539 3034849
Geekbench Single 189 2970
Geekbench Multi 781 9490
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720x1650 3120x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3900 mAh
Charging 10W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 45 140
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 5 MP 12 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, MIUI Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.3×76.3×8.3 mm 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm
Weight 193 g 163 g
Launch price $1099
Camera comparison
Redmi A3
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A3
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi A3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
29
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi A3 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi A3 MediaTek Helio G36
21/100
195539 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +93.6%
3034849 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Redmi A3 by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A3
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
$1099
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (91/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (89/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (73/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A3 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (97/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 by 54 points (75/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi A3 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Redmi A3 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi A3 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 A3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi A3 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Redmi A3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.