Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $1099 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 824,513); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 7.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 173g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 20W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1099
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (97/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 20W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 268.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (73/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (97/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.