Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 55/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 2,450,000); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 8.0mm).
Apple iPhone 17
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2970
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1099
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3692 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 177g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 8 points higher (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 13/100. In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 163 g | |
| Price | $799 | $1099 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Apple iPhone 17 by 19.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (73/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 13/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (96/100 vs 78/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.