The smartphone market sees the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, a marvel of design featuring premium specs and advanced camera technology, encased in an exceptionally slim 5.84mm chassis. Upon its release, the device was immediately hailed as a market disruptor. Apple has now introduced the iPhone Air, competing in the ultra-thin smartphone category. The iPhone Air features a 6.5-inch display with narrow bezels. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate and reaches a brightness of up to 3,000 nits, ideal for outdoor use. The phone has a titanium frame for durability, and Ceramic Shield 2 protects the front from scratches. The rear camera system includes a 48MP main camera with options for full-resolution or 24MP output, along with a 2x telephoto capability. The front-facing 18MP Center Stage camera adjusts framing dynamically for group selfies and allows switching between portrait and landscape modes without needing to move the phone. The A19 Pro chip powers the phone, enabling fast performance for gaming, photo and video editing, and Apple Intelligence features. The battery is expected to offer all-day usage, with Apple claiming up to 27 hours of video playback. Fast charging can achieve a 50% charge in approximately half an hour. The Galaxy S25 Edge presents select features from the S25 series in a sleek 5.84mm design. The Edge is equipped with a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED 2X display with Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2. Its camera setup features a 200MP f/1.7 aperture (wide), 1/1.56” sensor with PDAF and OIS, and a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide PDAF front-facing camera. The phone includes a 3900mAh battery with 25W wired charging.
Comparative Analysis:
Feature | iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
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Display | 6.6-inch OLED, 2740 x 1260 pixels | 6.7-inch AMOLED 2X, QHD+ 1440 x 3120 pixels
Brightness | Up to 3,000 nits (highest on iPhone) | Not specified
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz
Front Camera | 18MP with Center Stage AI | 12MP
Rear Camera(s) | Single 48MP rear camera (“plateau” bump) | Dual camera: 200MP primary + 12MP ultra-wide
Design Highlight | Smaller hole-and-pill front camera cutout via “metalens” technology | Larger display, curved edges
Processor | Apple A19 or A19 Pro chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
RAM | 12GB | 12GB
Modem | Apple C1 in-house modem | Not specified
Battery Capacity | 2,800mAh | 3,900mAh
Battery Life | Slightly less due to smaller battery | Larger battery, better longevity
Starting Price | $999 / ₹1,19,900 | ₹1,09,999
Design Focus | Ultra-thin, minimalist, bright display | Ultra-thin, versatile camera system
Thickness | 5.5 to 5.6 mm Thick apporx | 5.8 mm Thick