Apple iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $790 and $912. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 75/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,800,202 vs 2,550,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the stronger camera (151 vs 141); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 218g).
Apple iPhone Air
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9760
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 165g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $790 vs $912
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2800202 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 4 points higher (79/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 2800202 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 151 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $790 | $912 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Apple iPhone Air by 8.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $122. Apple iPhone Air is cheaper by $122.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (56/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (96/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.