Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Tecno Phantom 9
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 31/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Tecno Phantom 9
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 164g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Tecno Phantom 9, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 44 points higher (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (73/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (97/100 vs 82/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Tecno Phantom 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Tecno Phantom 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 1424.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom 9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (73/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (97/100 vs 82/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Phantom 9 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.