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Smartphone Smackdown: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Apple iPhone Air
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
VS
Apple iPhone Air
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
VS
Apple iPhone Air
Build Quality
| Device Height | 159 mm (6.26 inches) | 156.2 mm (6.15 inches) |
| Device Width | 76 mm (2.99 inches) | 74.7 mm (2.94 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 5.9 mm (0.23 inches) | 5.6 mm (0.22 inches) |
| Device Weight | 163 g (5.75 oz) | 165 g (5.82 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Silver, Gray, Blue | White, Black, Gold, Blue |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | No |
| Display Coverage | 91.2% | 88.9% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A19 Pro |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4470 MHz | 4260 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 3.53 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix M)- 2 cores at 4.32 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix L) | - 4 cores at 2.6 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.26 GHz: Everest |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Apple Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 830 | Apple A19 Pro GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1100 MHz | 1620 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 768 |
| Computational Performance | ~3379.2 GFLOPS | ~2488.3 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5300 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | iOS 26 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 8.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 06:41 hr | 07:48 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 15:11 hr | 17:33 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 107 hr | 96 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 200 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | 109 |
| Camera Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 120FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 200 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | 20 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5K3LU | Sony IMX914 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.2" (≈ 0.31 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 1 | |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | eSIM |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18 (800MHz), B19 (800MHz), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500), B66(AWS-3) | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Mono |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | May 2025 | September 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $1099 | $999 |
| Sensor List | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 96 | 91 |
| Camera Rating | 84* | 86 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 94 | 95 |
| Battery Rating | 66 | 67 |
| Connectivity Rating | 90 | 93 |
| Overall Review Score | 86* | 88 |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
$1,099.00 USD
EUR
936.68
INR
100,700.38
NGN
1,560,968.72
JPY
174,169.63
MYR
4,440.29
CNY
7,671.79
ZAR
17,755.77
RUB
83,489.05
GBP
816.12
CHF
869.31
Apple iPhone Air
$999.00 USD
EUR
851.45
INR
91,537.47
NGN
1,418,933.35
JPY
158,321.62
MYR
4,036.26
CNY
6,973.72
ZAR
16,140.14
RUB
75,892.23
GBP
741.86
CHF
790.21
