Samsung Galaxy M56 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Samsung Galaxy M56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1480, 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 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M56 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,021,736); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M56 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 180g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M56
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Samsung Galaxy M56 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3437
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 180g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M56 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 leads (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (97/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M56 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1137 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3437 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED+ | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.3×7.2 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M56 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Samsung Galaxy M56 by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M56
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (73/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (97/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M56 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M56 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M56 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 Samsung Galaxy M56 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M56 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.