IPhone Air vs. Galaxy S25 Edge; Which ultra -slim phone is better?

With the introduction of the iPhone Air by Apple and the Samsung Galaxy S25, we are seeing a competition in the field of superstructure. Both devices with a display of about 6.5 to 6.7 inches, a weight of about 160 grams and a thickness of less than 6 mm, show a new generation of minimalist and style design. The Galaxy S25 was introduced a few months earlier and attracted a lot of attention. However, the iPhone Air has not yet been provided to experts for careful scrutiny, and as a result, what you read below is just a initial comparison between the iPhone Air and the Galaxy S25. Although the iPhone AIR has not yet come to the market, you can read the Galaxy S25 Edge review.

The iPhone Air with the Galaxy S25 Edge in terms of design and construction quality

Galaxy S25 Aj only weighs 163 grams; That is, almost the smaller model of the Galaxy S25 and about 15 % lighter than the Plus version. On the other hand, the iPhone Air delivers an almost similar weight of 165 grams and there is virtually no significant difference between them. Talking about the Galaxy S25, which is to say, you can also read the Galaxy S25 review.

But the main theme is thick. The Galaxy S25 is available at a thickness of 5.8 mm, about 25 percent thinner than the Plus or Ultra models in the same family; A figure that clearly makes the phone feel different than its thicker brothers. However, the iPhone Air is a little ahead and is only 5.65 mm thick.

However, these two phones cannot be considered the thinnest devices in history. In 2018, for example, Motorola introduced the Moto, which was only 5.2 mm thick and was one of the thinnest flagships in the market at the time. Chinese brands had even launched even thinner models in the same years. But this iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 are also really narrow. To understand the slimness of them, the iPhone 16 series, which are narrow phones, is about 6.9 mm thick. So the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 are clearly thinner than in recent generations.

Construction quality

In terms of quality of manufacturing, both phones are good. The Galaxy S25 is made of glass, ceramics (front panel) and titanium for frame. While the iPhone Air is made of glass and titanium. This means that both are almost similar in terms of construction quality, and thanks to the IP68 standard, they do not have a weakness against water and dust.

One of the important questions about superstitious phones is their durability. Still the story of the bending of the iPhone 6 Plus in many minds; When under pressure, the body was easily deformed. However, there is no serious concern. Both companies have enough experience in designing slim but durable bodies and are unlikely to be repeated. In particular, Apple has recently introduced a superstitious iPad that has shown a very high strength.

Samsung offers the Galaxy S25 with titanium body in three colors; Silver, shiny black and ice blue. In contrast, Apple has four color options for the iPhone Air; Space black, cloudy white, bright gold and celestial blue. As it turns out, the iPhone Air has a slightly higher hand color variation, and in addition to the three similar competitors, a special golden option has added to the collection.

Biometric

There is a slight difference between the screen size between the iPhone Air and the Galaxy S25. Apple has selected a 6.5 -inch display to maintain the compact dimensions of the final product, while Samsung has a slightly larger and 6.7 -inch screen for its ultra -slim product. In terms of quality, both panels are really great.

Apple’s representative, the iPhone Air Ltpo Super Retina XDR XDR OLED, has a 120 Hz refreshing refresh, which reaches 3,000 nits in its most brightness. In the Galaxy S25, we see the LTPO AMOLED 2X display with similar refreshing and lighting of 2600 nits. In terms of quality, the Galaxy S25 Panel is higher quality due to greater resolution and pixel density, but the difference is not enough to feel the ordinary user.

In terms of biometric systems, Samsung continues to use the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor under the screen. While Apple has emphasized Face ID technology in previous years.

Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone Air hardware and software performance

In terms of hardware, both phones are in the flagship category. The Galaxy S25 is released with a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip; The same chip used in other S25 series models. In contrast, Apple has a proprietary A19 Peru chip for the iPhone Air. We see 12GB of RAM in both handsets, but the iPhone Air is sold in a 1TB model along with 256/512 GB of memory. While the Samsung representative has only two models 256/512 GB.

Both devices support artificial intelligence -based capabilities, but their approach is different. Apple is still recreating Siri and has been integrated into the operating system to complete the capabilities. On the other hand, Samsung shows a significant advantage in this area using Google’s Jina and advanced image editing tools. Also, in terms of updating, Samsung is 7 years old and Apple for 5 years is one of the best.

In terms of software, the iPhone Air comes with iOS 26; A version that many see as the biggest look of the iPhone in the last decade. Glass Licoid Design, Dynamic Watchtower Pictures Changing Clock and Notifications, and Animated Arts Album in Apple Music are just part of the new visual change. The Samsung handset also does not reduce the software features, especially in the personalization sector, which has nothing in some parts.

Comparison of the Galaxy S25 Edge with the iPhone Air

Being narrow is always accompanied by limitations, and here the main victim is the camera section. The Samsung Galaxy S25, the first flagship of Samsung, has been left out of the telephoto camera after a few years and has only two cameras. The 200 -megapixel main camera (similar to the Ultra model) and a 12 -megapixel ultra -high camera.

In contrast, the iPhone Air is even a step back and only has a 48 -megapixel main camera. This may be disappointing for some users. But it should be borne in mind that many people do not use too much lens, and the lack of telephoto may feel more than anything else. In terms of quality, the Galaxy S25 is great, but to judge the performance of the iPhone Air we have to wait to release.

In terms of selfie camera, Apple’s representative seems to have a higher hand. Because it uses both the new 18 -megapixel sensor with optical stabilization capabilities and that it can capture good images in poor light conditions. The Galaxy S25 Edge but has a 12 -megapixel sensor that works great but not as much as Apple’s representative.

Battery and Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone Air

The body’s narrowness has also affected the battery capacity. The Galaxy S25 is available with a 3900 mAh battery. As for the iPhone Air, despite the rumors, it uses a 3149 mAh battery, which Apple has promised to consume very optimal energy consumption.

Apple has announced that the iPhone Air is capable of playing the video up to 22 hours; Less than the iPhone 17 (27 hours) but more than the iPhone 16 (18 hours). On the other hand, Samsung has announced a 24 -hour video playback for the S25 Edge, though it works weaker than other series models (29 hours in S25 and 30 hours in S25 Plus).

In the charging section, the Galaxy’s 25 watt and iPhone Air is 20 watts. Both support wireless charging, but Apple offers a 20 -watt speed with Magsif technology, while Samsung has a 15 -watt wireless charging and lacks a similar magnetic system.

Conclusion

Despite smaller batteries and limitations on the number of cameras, the Galaxy S25 Edge and the iPhone Air are still the most attractive phones of the year. At a time when many users are tired of duplicating smartphone design, the slim body of these two models can be the same kind of change that the market needs.

The main question is, which one is more worth buying? The final response depends on the results of battery tests; Charging durability is the biggest concern about these devices. However, the general rule is simple; If you are interested in the Android ecosystem, the Galaxy S25 will be a more logical option, and if you are looking for iOS experience, the iPhone Air is your choice.

Source: Phonearena