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iPhone 17 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Detailed specifications comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Samsung Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air

$1208 USD
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1299 USD
Release DateSeptember 19, 2025February 2025
Operating SystemiOS 26, iOS 26Android 15, One UI 7, One UI 7
Display Size6.5 inches6.9 inches
Display TypeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotionDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution1260 x 2736 pixels1440 x 3120 pixels
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz (Adaptive) Hz
Processor / ChipsetApple A19 ProQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12GB12GB / 16GB
Internal Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Main Camera48 MP, f/1.8, OIS200 MP, (wide), OIS
Selfie Camera18 MP12 MP
Battery Capacity3149 mAh5000 mAh
Charging Speed20W wired45W wired
5G Support
NFC
3.5mm Jack

Key differences: iPhone 17 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 3,149 mAh on the iPhone 17 Air).
  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the faster wired charging (45W vs 20W on the iPhone 17 Air).
  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the larger screen (6.9-inch vs 6.5-inch on the iPhone 17 Air).
  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the higher AnTuTu score (3,000,000 vs 2,100,000 on the iPhone 17 Air).
  • iPhone 17 Air has the lower reference price (1,208 USD vs 1,299 USD on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra).
  • iPhone 17 Air is the newer phone, released about 7 months later.

Generated from manufacturer specifications. Prices are reference launch prices in USD and vary by market.

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