Galaxy S25 Edge
iPhone 17
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone 17 are very close overall — less than 3 points apart. Pick by the category that matters most to you below.
iPhone 17 offers more for the money ($799 vs $1,099 at launch).
By category
Performance
Galaxy S25 Edge is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 96 vs 90). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Galaxy S25 Edge has more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Galaxy S25 Edge's main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing. iPhone 17 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (18 MP vs 12 MP).
Battery
Galaxy S25 Edge's battery is 208 mAh larger (3,900 vs 3,692 mAh), about 6% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
iPhone 17 charges faster over cable (40W vs 25W). Wireless charging is faster on iPhone 17 (25W vs 15W).
Display
Galaxy S25 Edge has the larger screen (6.7" vs 6.3"). iPhone 17's screen gets brighter (3,000 vs 2,600 nits), which shows outdoors. Galaxy S25 Edge's screen is sharper (513 vs 458 ppi).
Build & durability
Galaxy S25 Edge has a titanium frame.
Updates
Galaxy S25 Edge should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 6 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy S25 Edge | iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Chipset | Apple A19 |
| 12 GB | RAM | 8 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 3120×1440 (513 ppi) | Resolution | 2622×1206 (458 ppi) |
| 2,600 nits | Peak brightness | 3,000 nits |
| 200 MP | Main camera | 48 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 48 MP |
| None | Telephoto | None |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 18 MP |
| 3,900 mAh | Battery | 3,692 mAh |
| 25 W | Wired charging | 40 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 25 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| titanium | Frame | aluminium |
| 163 g | Weight | 177 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 6 years |
| $1,099 | Launch price | $799 |
| 2025-05 | Released | 2025-09 |
Official source: Galaxy S25 Edge · Official source: iPhone 17
Galaxy S25 Edge
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 12 GB RAM
- 200 MP main camera
- 6.7" screen
- Titanium frame
Cons
- No optical telephoto
- Pricier ($1,099)
iPhone 17
Pros
- Lower price ($799)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.