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).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 73
Battery 29
Portability 97
Value for money 62
Tecno Phantom 9
Performance 19
Display 83
Camera 22
Battery 15
Portability 82
Value for money
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).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Tecno Phantom 9: The Tecno Phantom 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
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)
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/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Tecno Phantom 9
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
22
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Tecno Phantom 9
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
29
battery
Tecno Phantom 9
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Tecno Phantom 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3034849 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom 9 MediaTek Helio P35
31/100 -1424.2%
199111 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 1424.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
$1099
Tecno Phantom 9
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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. The Tecno Phantom 9 is a better fit for everyday use.