Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads — 37/100 vs 33/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim scores 4 points higher (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | — | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 15, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (59/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (81/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads on camera score (81/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.