Apple iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $1099. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 2,538,751); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone Air has the stronger camera (141 vs 140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9490
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1099
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3149 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 165g
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 96/100)
Comparison verdict
The Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 73/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Apple iPhone Air by 16.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Apple iPhone Air was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 73/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (29/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 vs 91/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.