Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Xiaomi POCO X7

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Galaxy S25 Edge compared with POCO X7
SamsungGalaxy S25 EdgeXiaomiPOCO X7
Overview
ReleasedMay 2025January 2025
Display
Screen size6.7″6.67″
Resolution3120 × 1440 (better)2712 × 1220
Sharpness513 pixels per inch (better)446 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–3,000 nits
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, Quad HD+, 16M colours; Super Smooth 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz); 6.7 inches as a full rectangle, 6.5 inches allowing for the rounded cornersCurved CrystalRes AMOLED, 12-bit colour, 5,000,000:1 contrast and 100% DCI-P3 coverage
Pixel density–446 ppi
Brightness detail–500 nits typical, 1,200 nits high-brightness mode and 3,000 nits peak
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresVision booster; Adaptive colour tone; ProScaler image upscaling; mDNIe image processingDolby Vision, HDR10+, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 20,000 brightness levels, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo; Wet Touch, reading mode and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra
Memory12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUOcta-core (4.47 GHz, 3.5 GHz); 3 nmTSMC 4 nm, octa-core 4+4 configuration, up to 2.5 GHz
GPUReal-time ray tracing; Vulkan optimisationMali-G615 MC2
Storage type–LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage; 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB; Dynamic RAM Expansion uses storage rather than adding physical RAM; no microSD slot, confirmed by Tech Advisor
CoolingVapour chamber 10% larger than the Galaxy S25+'s, with a new hole structure in the front metal frame and a tailored thermal interface material13,780 mm² graphite cooling area
Cameras
Main camera200 MP (better)50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera12 MP20 MP (better)
Main camera200 MP wide, F1.7, OIS, autofocusSony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.5, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels; OIS and EIS video stabilisation
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, autofocus; macro shots8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, autofocus20 MP, f/2.2, soft-light ring and group-selfie framing
Zoom2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 10x2× half-body portrait mode with 46 mm equivalent focal length; no optical telephoto lens
Video recordingUp to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)4K at 24/30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; Full HD slow motion at 120 fps or HD at 120/240 fps
Front video–Full HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; Nightography; Object-aware Engine for portraits; Audio Eraser; Auto TrimAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; dynamic shots, motion tracking focus, Lightning Burst, film filters, documents, portraits, night, Dual Video and Steady Video; AI gallery editing varies by software and region
Battery and charging
Battery3,900 mAh5,110 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 24 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 45 W (better)
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)None
Battery life detail3,900 mAh typical, 3,786 mAh rated; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class A, 40 h 5 min per charge cycle5,110 mAh typical in the UK specification; maker laboratory claims over 15 hours TikTok video, over 58 hours music and over 17 hours navigation; retains over 80% capacity after 1,600 charge cycles
Wired chargingUp to 55% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter (sold separately); compatible with QC2.0 and AFC/PD45 W turbo charging; maker laboratory claim of 100% in 52 minutes, screen off at approximately 25°C; UK maker recommends a compatible 45 W PD adaptor or Xiaomi 67 W or higher adaptor
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging (WPC); Samsung doesn't state the wattage–
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShare–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSMDual SIM, dual standby 5G+5G or 5G+4G; 5G n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78, LTE, WCDMA and GSM
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMDual SIM, dual standby in the UK maker specification; Notebookcheck tested eSIM on a German review unit, which does not establish UK support
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMWi-Fi 6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 1×1 antenna configuration and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
Ultra WidebandYes–
NFCYesSupported; regional functions vary
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB-C
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS L1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1; A-GPS and network/sensor-assisted positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight163 g (better)185.5 g
Thickness5.8 mm (better)8.4 mm
Height × width158.2 × 75.6 mm162.33 × 74.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsTitanium frame (not the volume and side keys); Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 front, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 backMaker lists plastic version at 185.5 g and 8.4 mm thick, used for main figures; polyurethane version is 190 g and 8.63 mm thick; both are 162.33 mm high and 74.42 mm wide; interior aluminium composite reinforcement
ColoursTitanium Silver, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium IcyblueSilver, Green and Black; Notebookcheck identifies Silver/Green plastic backs and Black synthetic leather
Water resistance detailIP68, dust-tight and tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useIP68; maker test at 1.5 m in static freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsFingerprint sensorIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo speakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 7 (Android 15)Xiaomi HyperOS; Android 14 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Notebookcheck
In the box–Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety information; no UK adaptor; launch purchase promotion offered a separate 67 W adaptor gift
Software updatesSecurity updates until 31 May 2032 (UK)–
AI featuresGalaxy AI, including Now Brief, Now Bar, Audio Eraser and Drawing Assist; Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing; Gemini on the side button–

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