Google Pixel 5 comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge comparison

Why choose Google Pixel 5?

Main strengths (based on specs compared on this page):

  • Lighter at 151 g, compared to Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge’s 163 g (≈7.4% lighter).
  • More compact screen: 6" vs 6.7" — easier for one-hand use and more pocket-friendly.
  • Larger battery: 4080 mAh vs 3900 mAh (≈4.6% larger) — longer endurance.
  • Supports wireless charging, while Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge lacks it.
  • Google Pixel 5 comes with a charger in the box, while Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge does not.

Why choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

Main strengths (based on specs compared on this page):

  • Bigger display: 6.7" vs 6" (≈11.7% larger) — better for video and gaming.
  • Higher screen-to-body ratio: 92.10% vs 85.90% (≈7.2% higher) — slimmer bezels and a more immersive viewing experience.
  • Smoother UI with a 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz (≈33.3% smoother).
  • Brighter screen at 2600 nits vs 700 nits (≈271.4% brighter), better for outdoor use.
  • Faster wired charging at 25W vs 18W (≈38.9% faster) — less time plugged in.
  • Smaller process node (3 nm vs 7 nm) (≈57.1% lower nm) — may mean better efficiency/perf-per-watt.

Quick verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has more highlighted advantages (6 vs 5) based on the available specs — choose it if the items listed above match your priorities.

General
Released
2020 September 30 2025 May 13
Initial OS
Android 11 Android 15
Details
Android 11
Android 12
Android 13
Android 15, One UI 7
Charger in the box
Yes No
Major update cycle
3 years 7 years
Security update cycle
3 years 7 years
NFC
Yes Yes
Body
Dimensions
144.7 x 70.4 x 8 158.2 x 75.6 x 5.8
Thickness
8 mm 5.8 mm
Weight
151 g 163 g
SIM
Nano-SIM and/or eSIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM max 2 at a timeNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM max 2 at a time
Card Slot
No No
Waterproof
IP68 IP68
Colors
Just Black, Sorta Sage Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, Titanium Jetblack
Details
aluminum back and frame Back from Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and titanium frame
Display
Size
6.0 inches 6.7 inches
Protection
Gorilla Glass 6 Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Resolution
1080x2340 Pixels 1440x3120 Pixels
Type
OLED LTPO AMOLED 2X
Brightness
700 nits 2600 nits
Refresh rate
90 Hz 120 Hz
Screen to body ratio
85.90 % 92.10 %
Details
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio 432 ppi density 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio 513 ppi density
Always-on display, HDR10+ 480Hz PWM, HDR10+
Performance
Chipset V1
Qualcomm SnapDragon 765G () Qualcomm SnapDragon 8 Elite ()
Nanometers
7 nm 3 nm
GPU
Adreno 620 Adreno 830
CPU
Octa-core 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime + 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold + 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver () 7-core 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 5x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M ()
Internal Storage Type V1
UFS 2.1 UFS 4.1
RAM/Storage
8GB/128GB 12GB/256GB
RAM/Storage
12GB/512GB
Battery
Capacity
4080 mAh 3900 mAh
Charging speed
18 W 25 W
Wireless charging
12 W
Misc
Non-removable, Charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Reverse charging 5W
Non-removable Li-Po
Charges from 1% to 55% in 30 min
PD, QC2.0
Camera
Main
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm wide, 1/2.55, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ ultrawide, 1.0µm
200 MP, f/1.7, wide, 1/1.56, PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.2, ultrawide, PDAF
OIS
Yes Yes
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama Best Face, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm wide, 1/4.0, 1.12µm 12 MP, f/2.2, wide
Selfie video
1080p@30fps Yes
Sound
Stereo
Yes Yes
3.5mm jack
No No
FM radio
No No
Quality
Connectivity
GPS
A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
USB
USB Type-C 3.1 USB Type-C 3.2
External Monitor Support
No Yes (External Display Supported)
Desktop Mode Support
No Yes, DeX Mode
Sensors
Fingerprint rear-mounted, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultrasonic fingerprint under display, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
WiFi 6/7
No WiFi 7
5G
Yes Yes
Infrared
No No