Rivals Apple and Samsung are once again set to compete with each other and this time on a more equal basis. The anticipated iPhone 17 Air model faces direct competition from the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim. Both the phones are rumored to come with light and thin body-types, making the design language even more attractive. Why is this exciting? Both the smartphones are expected to enter the market at the same time in 2025. This means that the arrival time and the idea of ​​creating a slim phone are overlapping for both the companies. Now, let’s compare the rumored specifications of these two devices.

iPhone 17 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim

Design and Performance: It is estimated that the iPhone 17 Air will be Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever with just 6mm thickness. The device is rumored to surpass the iPhone 6’s 6.9mm thickness. On the other hand, the internet is divided over the dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim. Some say that its thickness will be 7.2 mm and others say that its thickness will be 7.5 mm. That being said, both speculations indicate that while it may be the thinnest in the Samsung-verse, it will still be thicker than the iPhone 17 Air. The design aims to be more compact and lighter than the standard Galaxy S25.

Talking about the display, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature a 6.6-inch OLED display with ProMotion technology, which will offer a 120Hz refresh rate. And the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is expected to have a slightly larger display. The display may be around 6.55 inches with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Camera: Rumor has it that this time Samsung is aiming to improve its camera technology, especially compared to the iPhone. According to a tipster, @UniversIce previously said that the difference between the Galaxy Slim and iPhone Air models is that Samsung is working to strengthen its cameras.

As per the specifications, the iPhone model is speculated to have a 48-megapixel rear camera and 24-megapixel front camera, focusing on simplicity and quality. The Galaxy S25 Slim, on the other hand, is expected to feature a triple-camera setup, consisting of a 200-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and an ultra-wide sensor. The telephoto lens is expected to offer 3.5x optical zoom.

Processor: This category is where both companies have a different path. The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be powered by Apple’s A19 chip, built on a 3nm process, which promises better performance and energy efficiency. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is expected to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, which will offer better performance and AI capabilities. Talking about AI technology, the iPhone 17 series is also expected to bring a range of new AI features with iOS 19. But the current situation is that Apple is lagging behind in the AI ​​race. Read on to find out more.

Battery: The battery capacity of the iPhone 17 Air is still unknown, but the efficiency of the new A19 chips, combined with the larger display, should result in a more balanced power consumption profile. Due to its slim design, the battery capacity may be slightly less, but it is expected that it will support fast charging and wireless charging.

Similarly, specific battery details of the Galaxy S25 Slim are scarce, but it is expected to support fast charging and wireless charging, with a possible improvement in battery life.