Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Apple iPhone Air

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.7-inch Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite) that was released on May 13, 2025, against the Apple iPhone Air, which is powered by Apple A19 Pro and came out 4 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Price Comparison (Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Apple iPhone Air)

Model	Storage Option	Price (USD)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge	256 GB	$849.99 (unlocked) (Samsung)
	512 GB	$969.99 (unlocked) (Best Buy)
Apple iPhone Air	256 GB	$999 base model (Apple)
	512 GB	$1,199 (PhoneArena)
	1 TB	$1,399 top variant (Apple)

Key Differences (Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Apple iPhone Air)

Feature	Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge	Apple iPhone Air
RAM	12GB RAM (50% more than iPhone) → Better multitasking and smoother app switching	8GB RAM, standard for Apple devices
Battery	3900 mAh (751 mAh larger) → Longer battery life per charge	3149 mAh
Performance (AnTuTu)	2262K score (11% better) → Stronger overall performance in heavy tasks	2033K score
Pixel Density (PPI)	513 PPI (12% higher) → Sharper, more detailed display	460 PPI
CPU Cores	Higher core count (+2) → More efficient parallel processing	Lower number of cores
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes → Added biometric security option	Not available
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.x	Bluetooth 6.0 (newer, more stable connections)
Reverse Charging	Not available	Yes → Can charge other devices wirelessly
GeekBench 6 (Single-core)	3118 points	3736 points (20% faster in single-core tasks)

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Display (Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Apple iPhone Air)

Spec	Galaxy S25 Edge	iPhone Air	Description
Type	Dynamic AMOLED	OLED	Screen panel technology
Size	6.7 inches	6.5 inches	Diagonal screen measurement
Resolution	1440 × 3120 px	1260 × 2736 px	Higher resolution = sharper visuals
Aspect ratio	19.5:9	19.5:9	Tall, cinematic viewing
PPI	513	460	Pixel density – sharper detail
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz	Smoother animations
Adaptive refresh	Yes (1–120 Hz)	Yes (1–120 Hz)	Adjusts to save battery
Max brightness	–	3000 nits	Peak daylight visibility
HDR (max brightness)	2600 nits	1600 nits	Brighter HDR highlights
HDR support	HDR10+	Dolby Vision	Supported HDR standard
Touch sampling	240 Hz	–	Faster touch response
Protection	Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2	–	Scratch resistance
Screen-to-body ratio	91.2%	88.9%	Slimmer bezels
Extra features	DCI-P3, Always-On Display	DCI-P3, Always-On Display	Wide color & convenience
Brightness test (auto)	1418 nits	n/a	Measured auto brightness

Design & Build

Spec	Galaxy S25 Edge	iPhone Air	Description
Height	159 mm	156.2 mm	Overall phone length
Width	76 mm	74.7 mm	Device width
Thickness	5.9 mm	5.6 mm	Slimness
Weight	163 g	165 g	Device weight
Waterproofing	IP68	IP68	Dust & water resistance
Cooling	Vapor chamber	–	Keeps performance stable
Materials	Glass back, Metal frame	Glass back, Metal frame	Premium build
Colors	Black, Silver, Gray, Blue	White, Black, Gold, Blue	Color options
Biometrics	In-display fingerprint	Face ID	Unlock method

Performance

Spec	Galaxy S25 Edge	iPhone Air	Description
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Apple A19 Pro	Main processor
CPU cores	8 (2+6)	6 (2+4)	More cores = multitasking power
Max clock speed	4.47 GHz	4.26 GHz	CPU frequency
GPU	Adreno 830 (1536 units)	A19 GPU (768 units)	Graphics rendering
GPU clock	1100 MHz	1620 MHz	GPU frequency
FLOPS	~3379 GFLOPS	~2488 GFLOPS	Raw GPU power
Process	3 nm (TSMC)	3 nm (TSMC)	More efficient lithography
NPU	Hexagon	Neural Engine	AI/ML acceleration

Memory & Storage

Spec	Galaxy S25 Edge	iPhone Air	Description
RAM	12 GB LPDDR5X	8 GB LPDDR5X	More RAM = smoother multitasking
Storage	256 GB UFS 4.0	256 GB NVMe	Faster app/data load
Expandable	No	No	No SD card support

Battery

Spec	Galaxy S25 Edge	iPhone Air	Description
Capacity	3900 mAh	3149 mAh	Larger = longer use
Charging (wired)	25W (59% in 30 min)	30W (50% in 30 min)	Fast charging speeds
Wireless charging	15W	20W	Qi wireless
Reverse charging	No	Yes	Charge accessories
Battery life (test)	21:18 hrs (avg)	n/a	Galaxy tested longer

Cameras

Main Camera

Spec	Galaxy S25 Edge	iPhone Air
Resolution	200 MP (ISOCELL HP2)	48 MP
Aperture	f/1.7	f/1.6
Video	4K 60fps, 1080p 120fps	4K 60fps, 1080p 60fps
Slow motion	240fps	240fps
Stabilization	Optical	Optical

Ultra-Wide

Spec	Galaxy S25 Edge	iPhone Air
Resolution	12 MP (Sony IMX564)	–
Aperture	f/2.2	–

Selfie Camera

Spec	Galaxy S25 Edge	iPhone Air
Resolution	12 MP	18 MP
Video	4K 60fps	4K 60fps
Stabilization	Digital	Optical

Connectivity & Network (Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Apple iPhone Air)

Spec	Galaxy S25 Edge	iPhone Air
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.4	6.0
USB	Type-C 3.2 (DP 1.2 support)	Type-C 2.0
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS	+ NavIC
NFC	Yes	Yes
SIM	Nano SIM + eSIM	eSIM only
5G support	Yes	Yes

General Info (Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Apple iPhone Air)

Spec	Galaxy S25 Edge	iPhone Air
Category	Flagship	Flagship
Announced	May 2025	Sept 2025
Price (MSRP)	$1099	$999
Biometrics	Fingerprint (in-display)	Face ID
OS	Android 15 (One UI 7.0)	iOS 26
Charger in box	No	No

Benchmarks (Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Apple iPhone Air)

Test	Galaxy S25 Edge	iPhone Air	Difference
Geekbench 6 (Single-core)	3118	3736	iPhone +20%
Geekbench 6 (Multi-core)	9675	9737	Almost equal
Geekbench Compute (GPU)	25,124	37,743	iPhone leads
AnTuTu 10 (Total)	2,262,677	2,033,552	Galaxy +11%
CPU (AnTuTu)	537,452	689,710	iPhone stronger
GPU (AnTuTu)	979,160	622,288	Galaxy stronger
Memory (AnTuTu)	401,938	362,712	Galaxy stronger
UX (AnTuTu)	344,127	358,842	iPhone slightly stronger

FAQs

Q1: Which phone has the better display?

• The Galaxy S25 Edge has a higher resolution (1440 × 3120) and pixel density (513 PPI).
• The iPhone Air offers higher peak brightness (3000 nits) and Dolby Vision HDR.

Q2: Which device is more powerful in benchmarks?

• iPhone Air leads in Geekbench single-core and GPU compute scores.
• Galaxy S25 Edge scores higher in AnTuTu overall, especially in GPU and memory.

Q3: Which has the bigger battery?

• Galaxy S25 Edge: 3900 mAh vs iPhone Air: 3149 mAh.
• iPhone charges faster (30W vs 25W) and supports reverse wireless charging.

Q4: Which phone has the better camera?

• Galaxy S25 Edge: 200MP main + 12MP ultrawide, excellent detail and flexibility.
• iPhone Air: 48MP main, 18MP selfie with optical stabilization.
• Both shoot 4K video, but Galaxy supports higher 1080p frame rates.

Q5: Which phone is thinner and lighter?

• Both are slim: Galaxy (5.9mm, 163g) vs iPhone (5.6mm, 165g).
• iPhone is slightly thinner, Galaxy slightly lighter.

Q6: Which phone has better biometrics?

• Galaxy S25 Edge: in-display fingerprint + face unlock.
• iPhone Air: Face ID (3D sensor).

Q7: Do both support 5G and Wi-Fi 7?

• Yes, both support 5G and Wi-Fi 7.

Q8: Which has better storage speed?

• Galaxy S25 Edge: UFS 4.0 (fast for Android).
• iPhone Air: NVMe (generally faster in app load & read/write).

Q9: Do they come with a charger in the box?

• No, both brands have removed chargers from the box.

Q10: Which is cheaper?

• iPhone Air: $999 (base 256GB).
• Galaxy S25 Edge: $1,099 (base 256GB).