Galaxy S25 Edge
iPhone Air
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S25 Edge is the better pick overall by 5.6 points, leading in Battery, Camera and Updates. iPhone Air remains a strong contender elsewhere.
By category
Performance
iPhone Air is faster with the Apple A19 Pro (performance index 99 vs 96). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
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. Only Galaxy S25 Edge has an ultrawide lens. iPhone Air has the higher-resolution selfie camera (18 MP vs 12 MP).
Battery
Galaxy S25 Edge's battery is 751 mAh larger (3,900 vs 3,149 mAh), about 24% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Charging speeds are similar.
Display
Galaxy S25 Edge has the larger screen (6.7" vs 6.5"). iPhone Air's screen gets brighter (3,000 vs 2,600 nits), which shows outdoors. Galaxy S25 Edge's screen is sharper (513 vs 463 ppi).
Build & durability
Both are similar in durability and weight.
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 Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Chipset | Apple A19 Pro |
| 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 3120×1440 (513 ppi) | Resolution | 2736×1260 (463 ppi) |
| 2,600 nits | Peak brightness | 3,000 nits |
| 200 MP | Main camera | 48 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | None |
| None | Telephoto | None |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 18 MP |
| 3,900 mAh | Battery | 3,149 mAh |
| 25 W | Wired charging | 20 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 20 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| titanium | Frame | titanium |
| 163 g | Weight | 165 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 6 years |
| $1,099 | Launch price | $999 |
| 2025-05 | Released | 2025-09 |
Official source: Galaxy S25 Edge · Official source: iPhone Air
Galaxy S25 Edge
Pros
- 200 MP main camera
- 3,900 mAh battery
- Titanium frame
Cons
- No optical telephoto
- Pricier ($1,099)
iPhone Air
Pros
- Titanium frame
- Lower price ($999)
Cons
- No optical telephoto
- No ultrawide lens
- Smaller battery
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.