Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone Air
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone Air lines up the January 2025 Samsung Galaxy S25 with the September 2025 iPhone Air. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.
Samsung Galaxy S25 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone Air on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on camera hardware, optical zoom, battery, and charging.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340×1080, 416 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on | 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2736×1260, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak, always-onLeads |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | A19 Pro (5-core GPU)Leads |
| Memory | 12GB | Not published |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TBLeads |
| Camera hardware | 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawideLeads | 48MP f/1.6 main, 2x optical-quality crop |
| Optical zoom | 3xLeads | No optical telephoto |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh; up to 29 hours video playbackLeads | up to 27 hours video playback |
| Charging | 25W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShareLeads | 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe |
| Weight | 162 gLeads | 165 g |
| Water resistance | IP68Tie | IP68Tie |
| Software support | 7 years of OS and security updates | Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window |
| Launch price | $799 launch price | Not listed |
| Software | Android 15, One UI 7 at launch | iOS 27 |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic fingerprint | Face ID |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1), Bluetooth |
Who should buy which
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want Android 15, One UI 7 at launch. It leads on camera hardware, optical zoom, battery, charging, and weight.
Choose the iPhone Air if you want iOS 27. It leads on display, chip, and storage.
Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 or iPhone Air?
Samsung Galaxy S25 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone Air on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on camera hardware, optical zoom, battery, and charging.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone Air: which has the better battery?
Samsung Galaxy S25 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S25: 4,000 mAh; up to 29 hours video playback. iPhone Air: up to 27 hours video playback.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone Air: which has the better camera?
Samsung Galaxy S25 leads on camera hardware. Samsung Galaxy S25: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. iPhone Air: 48MP f/1.6 main, 2x optical-quality crop. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone Air cost at launch?
Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone Air do not publish a comparable launch price figure. Samsung Galaxy S25: $799 launch price. iPhone Air: Not listed.
Sources
- Samsung Galaxy S25 specifications
- Apple iPhone Air technical specifications