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iPhone Air Is Thinner and Cheaper — Galaxy S25 Edge Adds Bigger Screen and Cameras

Early comparisons highlight an emphasis on thinness for the iPhone Air over the Galaxy S25 Edge’s hardware advantages.

Overview

  • Hands-on measurements confirm the iPhone Air at roughly 0.22 inches thick versus 0.23 inches for the Galaxy S25 Edge, with Samsung’s phone remaining slightly lighter at about 163g to Apple’s 165g.
  • Design choices influence feel, as reviewers note the Air’s rounded frame feels slimmer in hand while the Edge’s flat-sided chassis and larger footprint feel more substantial.
  • Samsung’s model features a 6.7-inch display with higher stated resolution and peak brightness, compared with a 6.5-inch panel on the iPhone Air.
  • Camera hardware skews to Samsung on paper with a 200MP main plus 12MP ultrawide, while the iPhone Air ships with a single 48MP rear camera and an 18MP front camera.
  • Battery figures cited by GSMArena list 3,900mAh for the S25 Edge and 3,149mAh for the iPhone Air, with Apple not publishing capacity numbers; the Air launches Sept. 19 after preorders, while the S25 Edge debuted in May.