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).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 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)
- Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 20W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1099
- Overall rating 47/100
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 — 62/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 32/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
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
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
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.
Launch price difference: $699. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $699 cheaper at launch.
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).
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. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.