Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Xiaomi 17
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1099 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 3,034,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 191g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 191g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9490
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $709 vs $1099
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (86/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $709 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 7.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $390. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $390.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (87/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (97/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (86/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.