In a thrilling race to redefine smartphone design, Samsung had unveiled the stunning Galaxy S25 Edge, a marvel of engineering equipped with flagship specs and cutting-edge camera sensors in a sleek 5.84mm chassis. This device was, at the time of launch, hailed as a game-changer, poised to capture the hearts of tech enthusiasts. However, Samsung isn’t alone in this pursuit of ultra-thin excellence, as Apple has now launched the all-new iPhone Air.
Even after achieving monumental numbers with the new device, the new iPhone Air will be the 5th thinnest phone ever made in the History of smartphones. Even after profound innovations from Apple, the Air has been able to achieve the 5th position only.
Here is a full list of all the other phones that have been slimmer than the all-new iPhone Air
Vivo X5 Max (2014) – 4.75mm
Oppo R5 (2014): 4.85mm
Gionee Elife S5.1 (2014): 5.1mm
Gionee Elife S5.5 (2014): 5.5mm
iPhone Air (2025): 5.64mm
iPhone Air: Design and Display
The iPhone Air has a 6.5-inch display with very thin borders. The screen supports up to 120Hz refresh rate and gets extremely bright, up to 3,000 nits, which should help with outdoor use. The body uses a titanium frame for strength, and Apple has added Ceramic Shield 2 on the front for scratch protection.
iPhone Air: Camera
On the back, there’s a 48MP main camera that can shoot in full resolution or save smaller 24MP files by default. There’s also a 2x telephoto option built into the system.
On the front, the 18MP Center Stage camera adjusts the frame automatically for group selfies and lets you switch between portrait and landscape without moving the phone.
iPhone Air: Performance and battery
The phone runs on the A19 Pro chip, which should make it fast enough for gaming, photos, video editing, and the new Apple Intelligence features. Battery life is expected to last all day, with Apple claiming up to 27 hours of video playback. With fast charging, it can reach 50% in about half an hour.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Specs
The Galaxy S25 Edge cherry-picks the best features from the S25 range and presents them in a tighter, more agile chassis that is only 5.84mm thick. The Edge boasts a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED 2X display with Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2. The camera unit includes a 200MP f/1.7 aperture (wide), 1/1.56” sensor with PDAF and OIS, alongside a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide PDAF front-facing camera. As per the specs, the phone has a 3900mAh battery with a 25W wired charging apparatus.
Apple iPhone Air VS Samsung Galaxy Edge
| Feature | iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.5 to 5.6 mm Thick approx | 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 |
Samsung has been highly competetive with the new iPhone air, right after the launch of the new iPhone Samsung was the first to mock Apple for the lack of Ai features. and beyond that they even sardonically commented on how Apple has now added sleep score to their watches.
#iCant believe this is still relevant. 💀 https://t.co/s6SFaLTRSJ
— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) September 9, 2025
#iCant believe some people had to wait 5 years for Sleep Score 🫣
— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) September 9, 2025
