Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads
by 3 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S25 Ultra leads overall versus iPhone Air. Battery: 66.1 vs 78.5.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone Air
Best for users who prioritize performance.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Best for users who prioritize camera and display.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 6.5" | 6.9"Better |
Resolution Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 1260 x 2736 | 1440 x 3120Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Apple iPhone Air leads | 3000 nitsBetter | 2600 nits |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 463 ppi | 498 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | Ceramic Shield 2 | Anti-reflective coating | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | DX anti-reflective coatingBetter |
RAM
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
Storage
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 12GB | 16GBBetter |
RAM Type Close match | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 4.26GHz | 4.47GHz |
CPU Cores Different | 6 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x4.26GHz + 4x2.60GHz | 2x4.47GHz + 6x3.53GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 2200000 | 2207809 |
Geekbench (Single) Apple iPhone Air leads | 3700Better | 3100 |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 9400 | 9846Better |
Storage Close match | 1024GB | 1024GB |
Storage Type Apple iPhone Air leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 4.0 |
Chipset Apple iPhone Air leads | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)Better | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
GPU Different | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceDigital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 48MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 48MP | 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 1/1.56 | 1/1.3Better |
Rear Aperture Apple iPhone Air leads | f/1.6Better | f/1.7 |
Optical Zoom Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | None (no telephoto) | 5xBetter |
Digital Zoom Different | 10x | 100x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Apple iPhone Air leads | 18MPBetter | 12MP |
Front Sensor Different | 18MP Center Stage camera (square sensor) | 12MP 1/3.2" front camera |
Front Aperture Apple iPhone Air leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Apple iPhone Air leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Laser AF, Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Galaxy S25 Ultra is the better choice overall. Key differences: Galaxy S25 Ultra scores higher for camera (83.5 vs 73). Galaxy S25 Ultra lasts longer on a charge (about 9.6h vs 8.3h of estimated screen-on time). However, iPhone Air may still suit your needs better depending on your priorities.
Galaxy S25 Ultra scores higher overall than iPhone Air once each category is weighted. Chipset: Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) vs Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) That makes Galaxy S25 Ultra the safer all-round pick, though iPhone Air may lead in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and gaming. iPhone Air excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for photographers and content creators. Galaxy S25 Ultra offers superior camera capabilities with strong display.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 203,507 | ≈ Rs 165,169 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 210,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 3 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone Air advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone Air: non-PTA approximately Rs 203,507; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 165,169; PTA Rs 210,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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