In the smartphone world, thin and light design has become a key hallmark of flagship phones. The iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge compete in the premium segment with similar sleek designs.
iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The smartphone market is no longer just about big displays, more cameras, or bigger batteries. A major attraction for flagship users is the thinness and lightness of the phone. Consequently, the race for compact and sleek smartphones has intensified. Apple's iPhone Air and Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge are particularly hot in this segment.
Both phones fall in the premium segment, priced around ₹1 lakh, and feature extremely slim bodies. However, not only are they well-designed, but they also offer powerful processors, high-refresh-rate displays, and advanced camera features. So, let's find out which phone is more powerful in terms of price, design, display, performance, camera, and battery.
Who is ahead in price?
The iPhone Air's 256GB model costs ₹119,900, the 512GB model costs ₹139,900, and the 1TB variant costs ₹159,900. The Galaxy S25 Edge's 256GB model costs ₹109,999, and the 512GB model costs ₹121,999. Therefore, Samsung's phone is cheaper in terms of starting price.
Which phone is more powerful in design, display, and performance?
The iPhone Air is just 5.64mm thick, while the Galaxy S25 Edge is 5.8mm thick. Both have a Titanium frame and come with an IP68 rating. The iPhone Air weighs 165 grams, while the Galaxy S25 Edge weighs 163 grams. The iPhone Air features a 6.5-inch 120Hz Super Retina XDR OLED display and an Apple A19 Pro chip. The Galaxy S25 Edge features a 6.7-inch 120Hz 2X Dynamic AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Samsung is ahead in screen size and resolution, while the iPhone Air has a peak brightness of 3000 nits.
Which phone has the best camera?
The iPhone Air has a 48MP rear camera and an 18MP Center Stage front camera. The Galaxy S25 Edge features a 200MP + 12MP dual rear camera setup and a 12MP selfie camera. The Galaxy S25 Edge appears more powerful in terms of rear camera setup and photography options.
Battery and Charging
The iPhone Air is said to have a 3,149mAh battery, and the company claims up to 27 hours of video playback. The phone supports 20W fast charging and 30W MagSafe charging. The Galaxy S25 Edge has a 3,900mAh battery, 25W fast charging, and 15W wireless charging.
