New Delhi, September 13 (Patrika English News): Apple has introduced its slimmest iPhone yet — the iPhone Air — in the Indian market, going up against two Android heavyweights: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Xiaomi 15 Ultra. All three flagships bring top-tier performance, premium designs, and advanced cameras. Here’s a detailed comparison to help you decide which one suits you best.
Price in India
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iPhone Air: ?1,19,900 (256GB), ?1,39,900 (512GB), ?1,59,900 (1TB)
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: ?1,09,999 (12GB+256GB), ?1,21,999 (12GB+512GB)
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra: ?1,09,999 (16GB+512GB)
Display
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iPhone Air: 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2736×1260 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate
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Galaxy S25 Edge: 6.7-inch Quad HD+ LTPO AMOLED, 1440×3120 pixels, 1Hz–120Hz adaptive refresh
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra: 6.73-inch 2K LTPO OLED, 120Hz adaptive refresh, 3200 nits peak brightness
Performance & Software
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iPhone Air: Apple A19 Pro, iOS 26
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Galaxy S25 Edge: Snapdragon 8 Elite, Android 15 with One UI 7
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Snapdragon 8 Elite (octa-core), Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0
Camera Setup
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iPhone Air: 48MP main (ƒ/1.6) + 18MP front (ƒ/1.9)
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Galaxy S25 Edge: 200MP primary (ƒ/1.7) + 12MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2) + 12MP front
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra: 50MP main (ƒ/1.62, OIS) + 50MP telephoto (60mm) + ultrawide + 32MP front
Connectivity
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iPhone Air: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, GPS, NFC
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Galaxy S25 Edge: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi Direct, 3G/4G
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra: 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, USB Type-C, NFC
Design & Dimensions
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iPhone Air: 156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm, 165g
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Galaxy S25 Edge: 158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm, 163g
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra: 161.3 × 75.3 × 9.35 mm, 226g
Pros & Cons Snapshot
iPhone Air
? Slim and lightweight premium design
? iOS ecosystem & long-term updates
? Single rear camera limits versatility
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
? Slim IP68-rated design, AI-powered One UI 7
? 7 years of updates, strong main camera
? No telephoto camera, heating issues, average battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
? Leica-inspired design, superb triple camera system
? Bright 2K OLED display, strong performance
? Bulky, expensive, bloatware, average selfie camera
Verdict
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Choose iPhone Air if you want the slimmest design, Apple’s A19 Pro chip, and iOS reliability.
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Choose Galaxy S25 Edge if you prefer Android with guaranteed long-term updates and a balance of features.
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Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if camera performance is your top priority and you don’t mind a heavier device.