When we look for new phones to replace our current ones, we're usually comparing cameras, screen size and battery life.
However, this year, design has become a major feature. Phone manufacturers are boosting slim aesthetics that people fall in love with when they get their hands on them. The Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are two of the top choices.
So how do these two thin phones compare? If you press them together, are they much thicker combined than a regular iPhone 17 or Galaxy S25? I'm here to do the math and compare features for you.
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The iPhone Air starts at $999. Apple
iPhone Air vs. S25 Edge price comparison
iPhone Air: $999 . The iPhone Air takes the place formerly held by the iPhone 16 Plus, making it the only model with a screen larger than the iPhone 17 that isn't an iPhone 17 Pro.
Galaxy S25 Edge: $1,100. The S25 Edge joins the S25 and S25 Ultra in this year's Galaxy lineup.
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