Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3000); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 7.8mm).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 62/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 85/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 163g
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 150 g | |
| Price | $1099 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 1424.2% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (89/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (29/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.