Thin Phones Back-to-Back: iPhone Air vs. Galaxy S25 Edge

If you're tired of lugging a typical smartphone everywhere, Apple and Samsung have thin alternatives. A bit lighter, more comfortable to hold and undeniably good-looking, the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge are pushing the envelope of slim phone designs. They're also instrumental in paving the way for foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the rumored iPhone Fold.

But are you giving up too much else for a slim phone? If you press them together, are they much thicker combined than a regular iPhone 17 or Galaxy S25 (or the new Galaxy S26)? And do they overcome trade-offs in battery life, camera and sound quality that come with a thinner design? I'm here to do the math and compare features for you.

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