Redmi Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $180 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 17/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 8 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 329,457); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 190g).
Redmi Note 8
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper: $180 vs $1099
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1128
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 190g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 46 points higher (63/100 vs 17/100). 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 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (73/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (97/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 163 g | |
| Price | $180 | $1099 |
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Redmi Note 8 by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $919. Redmi Note 8 is cheaper by $919.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (73/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (96/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (97/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 46 points (63/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.