Redmi Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 5 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 282,713); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 180g).
Redmi Note 5
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1083
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 180g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Redmi Note 5 — 12/100, 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 Note 5 (91/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (97/100 vs 80/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 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 | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1099 |
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 5 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Redmi Note 5 by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $899. Redmi Note 5 was $899 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (91/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (73/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (97/100 vs 80/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi Note 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.