Redmi Note 8T vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 28/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 8T 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 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 190g).
Redmi Note 8T
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1099
- Overall rating 28/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1128
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 190g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8T vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 47 points higher (75/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8T — 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 Note 8T (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (97/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8T | 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 | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1099 |
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 8T and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Redmi Note 8T by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $899. Redmi Note 8T was $899 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (91/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (97/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 47 points (75/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8T or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8T or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8T over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.