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; estimated prices are $999 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 63/100 (a 1-point difference). 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 2,550,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone Air has the stronger camera (141 vs 140).
Apple iPhone Air
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9490
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1099
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3149 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 165g
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 9/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 93/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Apple iPhone Air scores 1 points higher (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. 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 (13/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 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 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 163 g | |
| Price | $999 | $1099 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
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
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
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 16.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Apple iPhone Air is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
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 (13/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.