In a world of constant innovation, smartphone enthusiasts crave something dazzling and fresh. While incremental updates to processors, cameras, and displays can occasionally thrill, they often feel lackluster unless you're switching from an ancient model.

Samsung piqued interest earlier this year by unveiling the ultra-sleek Galaxy S25 Edge, prompting speculation about Apple's response. Last week, Apple revealed its own answer in the form of the new iPhone Air. Curiously, it’s not dubbed the ‘iPhone 17 Air,’ signaling it may be a unique release that won't follow the typical annual refresh pattern.

But the question on everyone’s mind remains: how do these two slender wonders stack up against each other? Is the combined thickness of both merely a smidgen greater than a standard iPhone 17 or Galaxy S25? Let’s dive into the specs.

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