Redmi Note 9S vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 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 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 210g).
Redmi Note 9S
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 210g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (43/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, 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 9S (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (97/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 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 | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1099 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Redmi Note 9S by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $899. Redmi Note 9S was $899 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (89/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (73/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (97/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.