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iPhone Air vs Galaxy S25 Edge
Same question, two phones: which costs less over a 24-month contract, which is cheaper to buy outright, and what you actually get for the difference.
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Which is cheaper over 24 months?
iPhone Air — its best deal costs £829.96 including April rises, £317.04 less than the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Which has the bigger screen and battery?
Screen: iPhone Air 6.5″, Galaxy S25 Edge 6.67″. Battery: iPhone Air 3,149 mAh, Galaxy S25 Edge 3,900 mAh.
Is it cheaper to buy either one outright?
iPhone Air: £863 SIM-free plus SIM only. Compare with the contract totals above.
iPhone Air£829.96
Galaxy S25 Edge£1,147True total of the cheapest deal, April rises included
Live from retailers, rises estimated for a contract starting this month.
The iPhone Air is the cheaper of the two today: its best contract costs £829.96 over 24 months with April rises, against £1,147 for the Galaxy S25 Edge — a gap of £317.04, or about £13.21 a month.
Prices checked 29 October 2026 · How we compare
iPhone Air vs Galaxy S25 Edge, side by side
| iPhone Air | Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| True total (24 months) | £829.96 | £1,147 |
| Cheapest network | iD Mobile | O2 |
| Upfront on that deal | £19 | £199 |
| Monthly on that deal | £31.99 | £37 |
| Lowest monthly anywhere | £11.95 | £37 |
| Contract deals tracked | 1,475 | 9 |
| Screen | 6.5 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Battery | 3,149 mAh | 3,900 mAh |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB |
| Weight | 165 g | 163 g |
| Released | September 2025 | May 2025 |
| Colours on sale | 4 | 1 |
Highlighted = better on that line. Prices live from retailers; specifications from our data partner’s catalogue.
Network by network
If you already know which network you want, here is the cheapest deal for each phone on it, April rises included.
| Network | iPhone Air | Galaxy S25 Edge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vodafone | £931 | £1,147 | £216 |
| O2 | £987 | £1,147 | £160 |
| Three | £1,036.20 | £1,214.20 | £178 |
Our verdict
On price, the iPhone Air wins: £317.04 less over two years once each network’s April rises are counted. That is £13.21 a month — enough to matter unless the Galaxy S25 Edge does something you need.
On the spec sheet, the Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger screen (6.67 vs 6.5 inches), the Galaxy S25 Edge has the larger battery (3,900 mAh), the iPhone Air is the newer phone (September 2025).
Pick the iPhone Air if…
- You want to pay less on the day — from £0 upfront vs £29
- You want the lowest monthly price — from £11.95 a month vs £37
- You want the lower total — £317.04 less over 24 months
- You want the newer model with longer support ahead
Pick the Galaxy S25 Edge if…
- You want the bigger screen
- Battery size matters most to you
- You prefer a lighter phone
FAQ
iPhone Air vs Galaxy S25 Edge questions
Which is cheaper, the iPhone Air or the Galaxy S25 Edge?
The iPhone Air. Its cheapest contract costs £829.96 over 24 months including April rises, £317.04 less than the Galaxy S25 Edge (£1,147).
What is the cheapest network for each?
For the iPhone Air it is iD Mobile (£19 upfront, £31.99 a month); for the Galaxy S25 Edge it is O2 (£199 upfront, £37 a month).
Is the iPhone Air bigger than the Galaxy S25 Edge?
The iPhone Air has a 6.5-inch screen and the Galaxy S25 Edge a 6.67-inch screen; they weigh 165 g and 163 g.