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Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Apple

iPhone 17

Apple

iPhone Air

Samsung

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Rated 4.1595 out of 5

Rated 3.7554 out of 5

Rated 4.6965 out of 5

with eligible trade-in
Retail price starting at: $829.99

Req's elig. unlimited & trade-in. Price after 36 mo. credits. Speed restr's & other terms apply. All monthly pricing req's 0% APR, 36-mo. installment agmt. $0 down for well-qual. customers. Tax on full price due at sale. Restrictions apply.

with eligible trade-in
Retail price starting at: $999.99

Retail price starting at: $1299.99

All monthly pricing req's 0% APR, 36-mo. installment agmt. $0 down for well-qual. customers. Tax on full price due at sale. Restrictions apply.

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Color

Black

Lavender

Mist Blue

Sage

White

Cloud White

Light Gold

Sky Blue

Space Black

Titanium Black

Titanium Gray

Titanium Silverblue

Titanium Whitesilver

Dimensions

Size (inches)

5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31

Size (inches)

6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22

Size (inches)

6.40 x 3.05 x 0.32

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Display

Display size (inches)

6.3-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display

Display size (inches)

6.5-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display

Display size (inches)

6.9

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Camera & video

Aperture

48MP Fusion Main: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)

Also enables 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels

48MP Fusion Ultra Wide: 13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture and 120° field of view, Hybrid Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)

Aperture

48MP Fusion Main: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)

Also enables 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels

Rear-facing camera

200 MP wide angle lens with ƒ/1.7 aperture

50 MP telephoto lens with ƒ/3.4 aperture (Optical 5X)

10 MP telephoto lens (Optical 3X)

50 MP ultra-wide angle lens with ƒ/1.9 aperture

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Battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Yes

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Yes

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Processor

Chipset

A19 chip

6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores

5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators

16-core Neural Engine

Hardware-accelerated ray tracing

Chipset

A19 Pro chip

6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores

5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators

16-core Neural Engine

Hardware-accelerated ray tracing

Chipset

Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Elite for Galaxy

Neural Engine

Yes

Neural Engine

Yes

Cores

Octa-core, 2 @4.47GHz and 6 @3.5GHz

Memory

Operating system

iOS

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

iOS

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

Android®

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth technology in the Center Stage front camera

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth technology in the Center Stage front camera

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash

Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Pay for your ride using Express Transit

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash

Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Pay for your ride using Express Transit

Siri

Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more

Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or use Type to Siri

Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant

Siri is more natural and helpful

Siri

Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more

Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or use Type to Siri

Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant

Siri is more natural and helpful

Voice dialing and voice commands

Yes

Wireless technology

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band, n260

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band, n77 3.45GHz, n260

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78 n79, n258, n260, n261

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78 n79

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n30, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n257, n260

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850/900/1700/2100/1900/2100MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850/900/1800/1900MHz

HD Voice capable

Yes

HD Voice capable

Yes

HD Voice capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Video calling

FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi-Fi

FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi

Portrait mode in FaceTime video

Video calling

FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi-Fi

FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi

Portrait mode in FaceTime video

Audio calling

FaceTime audio

Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

Wi-Fi calling

Spatial Audio

Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes

Audio calling

FaceTime audio

Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

Wi-Fi calling

Spatial Audio

Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes

AT&T Video call capable

Yes

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Wi-Fi capability

Yes

Wi-Fi capability

Yes

Wi-Fi capability

2.4GHz & 5GHz & 6GHz

Near Field Communication (NFC)

With reader mode

Near Field Communication (NFC)

With reader mode

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Open, Secure

Bluetooth technology

Bluetooth® technology

v5.4 + EDR, A2DP, HS, LE, aptX®

SIM type

Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs), iPhone 17 uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards).

SIM type

Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs), iPhone Air uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards).

SIM type

eSIM-First

FirstNet Ready®

Yes

FirstNet Ready®

Yes

FirstNet Ready®

Yes

World phone

Quad-band

Mobile hotspot

Up to 10 devices

Noise suppression

Google Solution

Magsafe

Apps

Sensors

Messaging & email

Messages

Yes

Messages

Yes

Text messaging

Insert pictures, video clips and sound clips easily (messaging charges apply)

RCS Messaging

With Google Messages, Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging offers larger file transfers and group messages with other RCS-capable devices. See when messages are delivered, read and when others are typing a response.

Mobile email

POP3, IMAP4, SSL, TLS, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Microsoft Direct Push

Yes

Music

Music player

Apple Music®

Music player

Apple Music®

Music player

Music

Supported music formats

AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Supported music formats

AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Supported music formats

MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE

Spatial audio playback

Yes

Spatial audio playback

Yes

External music play controls

Via lockscreen

Accessibility

Sustainability

Device Eco-rating

The AT&T Eco-Rating 2.0 system gives you environmental and social details about this device. The system uses a total of 20 performance criteria across 5 different attributes, for a total rating of 1 to 5 stars: 19-20 (5-star), 16-18 (4-star), 13-15 (3-star), 10-12 (2-star), 8-9 (1-star)

Substances of concern

4/4

Environmentally preferable materials

3/3

Energy efficiency and charging

1/1

End of life and recycling

2/2

Environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing

10/10

Total Eco-score

20/20 (5-star) Please visit att.com/ecospace for additional information.

Device offers

Get iPhone 17 for $0

1. Select trade-in and save.
2. Pick or upgrade to an eligible unlimited plan.
3. Mail back your old device in the return box.

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.

Up to $830 off after 36 monthly credits. Req. trade-in of $130 or more, purchase on installment plan and trade-in of eligible phone. Other eligible plans avail.; based on account type. Other terms may apply.

Get iPhone Air for up to $830 off

1. Select trade-in and save.
2. Pick or upgrade to an eligible unlimited plan.
3. Mail back your old device in the return box.

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.

Req’s eligible trade-in of $130 or more. Up to $830 off after 36 monthly credits. Req's purchase on installment plan and trade-in of eligible phone. Other elig. plans available based on account type. Other terms may apply.

Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

iPhone 17

iPhone Air

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Size (inches)

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Size (inches)

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Display size (inches)

Aperture

Aperture

Rear-facing camera

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

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