Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs Apple iPhone Air
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Apple A19 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4900mAh, 45W | 3149mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Software | Display, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Navy, Mint, Icy Blue, Silver, Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹99,999 | ₹1,19,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3120 pixels | 2736 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 513 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Weight | 190 grams | 165 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Side | Armor Aluminium | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | Display Port 1.2, USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Adaptive VDIS, Auto focus, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, Filter, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Night mode, OIS, Optical Zoom, panorama, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Pro Mode (long exposure), Slow Motion | 3D (spatial) Audio, Action Mode, Burst Shooting, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, Night mode, panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait mode, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Night Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Video Portrait | 3D (spatial) video/audio, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Video, HDR, Night Video Recording, Sensor Shift OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Documents, AI Editor, AI Transcript, Audio Eraser, Circlre to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Interpreter, Live Translate, Note assist, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Photo assist, Writing Assist | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Dual Video, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Videos | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Capacity | 4900 mAh | 3149 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 20 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
