iPhone Air vs. Samsung S25 Edge: I compared both ultra-thin phones to decide a winner

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The market of ultra-thin and lightweight phones is officially at its tipping point, as Apple threw its hat into the ring this week with the new iPhone Air.

The newest and arguably most innovative iPhone features the company's slimmest design yet, measuring at around 5.6mm thick. How did the folks at Cupertino achieve such a record? By opting for a smaller battery, fewer cameras, and some design elements that disrupt the norm, especially by iPhone standards. In other words, this is a totally different beast.

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Its closest competitor, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, is another one. The S25 Edge follows a similar design philosophy, serving users a burdenless hardware experience with some questionable omissions. Between the two phones, which one should you buy? That's ...