Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE has the bigger battery (4500 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 859,516); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 7.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2785
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 171g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, 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 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 2785 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 253.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (73/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.