Korean phone manufacturer Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S25 Edge—an ultrathin addition to its flagship smartphone lineup. It is one of the slimmest and lightest premium smartphones available, positioning itself to compete with the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, which is rumored to be the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever made, likely arriving in September 2025.
The fourth model in the Galaxy S25 series, the Galaxy S25 Edge offers a comprehensive set of features at a starting price of $1,099.
Both the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the iPhone 17 Air are considered among the thinnest smartphones ever produced, pushing the boundaries of ultraslim design.
Here’s a quick comparison to help you decide which one suits you best:
Design & Display
- The Galaxy S25 Edge is 5.85mm thick, while the iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be even thinner at 5.5mm.
- Both feature 6.7inch OLED screens, but the iPhone 17 Air has reportedly a higher resolution (1200×2600 pixels) compared to the S25 Edge’s 1080×2400 pixels.
- Apple is bringing 120Hz refresh rate across its lineup, including the iPhone 17 Air, according to reports.
Performance & Battery
- The Galaxy S25 Edge runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite with 12GB RAM, while the iPhone 17 Air is powered by Apple’s A19 chip with 8GB RAM.
- The S25 Edge has a 3,800–4,200mAh battery with 25W wired charging, while the iPhone 17 Air has a smaller 3,000mAh battery.
Camera Comparison
- The Galaxy S25 Edge features a 200MP primary sensor and 12MP ultrawide lens, plus a 10MP front camera.
- The iPhone 17 Air has a single 48MP main camera, relying on computational photography for features like 2x opticalquality zoom.
