Two of the most anticipated smartphones of 2025—the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the iPhone 17 Air—are set to redefine ultra-thin smartphone design. While both promise flagship features, their design, performance, and AI capabilities will make them stand out.
Design & Display
- iPhone 17 Air: Expected to be Apple’s thinnest iPhone yet (5.5mm at its slimmest point), featuring a 6.6-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It may also drop the physical SIM slot in favor of eSIM-only technology.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Rumored to have a 5.6mm to 6.4mm slim profile with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display (120Hz refresh rate), ensuring vibrant colors and smooth visuals.
Performance
- iPhone 17 Air: Powered by the A19 chip (3nm) with 8GB RAM, featuring Apple Intelligence AI and an in-house C1 modem (energy-efficient but lacking mmWave support).
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Expected to pack the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with 8GB RAM, optimized for heat dissipation in its ultra-thin frame.
Battery & Charging
- iPhone 17 Air: Despite its slim build, it could match or improve battery life thanks to optimized power management. Supports MagSafe wireless charging and standard wired charging.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Likely to feature a 3,800mAh – 4,200mAh battery, with 25W wired charging, slower than the 45W charging in premium Samsung models.
Camera
- iPhone 17 Air: Rumored to have a single 48MP main sensor, utilizing AI-powered computational photography to enhance image quality and enable 2x optical-quality zoom.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Expected to feature a dual-camera setup with a 200MP primary sensor and ultra-wide lens, with Samsung’s AI-powered enhancements for superior photography.
AI & Software
- iPhone 17 Air: Will support Apple Intelligence with iOS 19, featuring an upgraded Siri, on-device text summarization, and AI-powered photo editing.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Will run Samsung Galaxy AI, offering real-time language translation, AI-enhanced photography, and cross-app automation.
Launch & Pricing
- iPhone 17 Air: Expected launch – September 2025, replacing the iPhone 16 Plus, with a price tag around $899 (~₹89,900 in India).
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Expected launch – April-June 2025, possibly replacing the Galaxy S25 FE, with an estimated price around $649.
Which One Will Be the Ultimate Slim Flagship?
The iPhone 17 Air focuses on a refined, AI-driven experience, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge balances performance, affordability, and a powerful camera system. The battle of the slimmest smartphones will ultimately come down to Apple’s ecosystem vs. Samsung’s feature-packed approach.
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