Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/5/2025 6:19 PM, updated: 6/5/2025 6:25 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge X Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

35Points Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark Helo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	vs	35 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 20MP66% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 12MP
+4000 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3900 mAh
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)91% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (110GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)17% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+5.8 millimeters (0.23 inches)50% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR8	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels93% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+513 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.01"	vs	+6.7"11% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP	vs	+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/1.3" inches123% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
18W	vs	+25W39% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi2 wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
Other model names	黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (128GB + 8GB RAM), AWM-A0	Galaxy S25 Edge SM-S937W
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	Canada
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	11/10/2018	5/29/2025, Announced: 5/13/2025
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	5.8 millimeters (0.23 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	75.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.23 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
Display type	AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	6.01" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	513 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	430nits[typ] HDR8	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 2147092 (v10) Geekbench: 9391 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 25, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µm2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 200 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/1.3" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.6µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3900 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi2 wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 100% DCI-P3 coverage display • Left game pad included	• Colors: Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Silver, Titanium Icyblue • Samsung DeX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937W 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.197W/kg (head), 1.229W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered