Early benchmark tests suggest the Galaxy S25 Edge may outperform the iPhone Air in some situations.

On average, Apple’s ultra-slim flagship appears to be faster, but that may quickly change.

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Deciding which phone is faster may depend on what factors are considered. Both phones have strengths, so the choice depends on which aspects are most important to the user.

It's difficult to declare a clear winner between the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge.

Early Geekbench results for the iPhone Air show that Apple has delivered on its promise of high-end performance in a slim design. The iPhone Air scored between 3,206 and 3,700+ in single-core tests, and 8,546 to 9,737 in multi-core tests.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has been available for a few months, so there is more data on Geekbench. Recent single-core scores range from 1,579 to 3,205, while multi-core scores range from 6,564 to 10,102.

The Galaxy S25 Edge has been tested by many users in various conditions, so the iPhone Air scores could vary once it's released. The S25 Edge has better multi-core results, but the iPhone Air has better single-core results.

The faster phone depends on which tests are emphasized.

The iPhone Air excels based on average scores from all its tests.

Best score Average score

iPhone Air (single-core) 3,736 3,642

Galaxy S25 Edge (single-core) 3,205 2,634

iPhone Air (multi-core) 9,737 9,496

Galaxy S25 Edge (multi-core) 10,102 8,818

However, choosing specific results can make either phone look better. Such comparisons may not accurately represent real-world performance.

Other factors are more relevant than test scores.

Both phones are fast and should handle any task easily. The iPhone Air's performance under sustained use is more important than its peak performance.

Best score Average score

iPhone Air (single-core) 3,736 3,642

Galaxy S25 Edge (single-core) 3,205 2,634

iPhone Air (multi-core) 9,737 9,496

Galaxy S25 Edge (multi-core) 10,102 8,818

However, choosing specific results can make either phone look better. Such comparisons may not accurately represent real-world performance.

Other factors are more relevant than test scores.

Both phones are fast and should handle any task easily. The iPhone Air's performance under sustained use is more important than its peak performance.

Best score Average score

iPhone Air (single-core) 3,736 3,642

Galaxy S25 Edge (single-core) 3,205 2,634

iPhone Air (multi-core) 9,737 9,496

Galaxy S25 Edge (multi-core) 10,102 8,818

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