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 — 63/100 vs 34/100 (a 29-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 840,330); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 7.2mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 13
Design 96
Value for money 34
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 42
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2885
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 163g vs 171g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 86/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 29 points higher (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (68/100 vs 1/100). 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 Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE: The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3034849 840330
Geekbench Single 2970 1039
Geekbench Multi 9490 2885
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) 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
Price $1099
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
13
battery
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100
3034849 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
34/100 -261.1%
840330 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 261.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
$1099
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (68/100 vs 1/100).

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 Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (73/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (35/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).

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 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).

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 63/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 34/100.

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 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.