Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 54/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 7.3mm).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 9100
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh
- Lighter: 162g vs 163g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 13/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 9 points higher (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (15/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 6.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S26 is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (73/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (15/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.