Samsung claims that the Apple iPhone 17 Air did not inspire the Galaxy S25 Edge. This actually comes from a Smartphone Product Specialist over at Samsung MX (Samsung’s Mobile Business).
Samsung says that the Galaxy S25 Edge is not inspired by the iPhone 17 Air
The aforementioned Smartphone Product Specialist, Kadesh Beckford, was interviewed by Forbes. During that interview, it was said that the Galaxy S25 Edge is not related to the iPhone 17 Air. Beckford is denying the connection, even though both phones are aiming to be as thin and light as possible.
Beckford said that the engineers at Samsung “had to redesign every component [to fit into a slimmer chassis], which isn’t an easy feat.” She added that a phone like the Galaxy S25 Edge takes research and development time, and that started way before the iPhone 17 Air rumors started circulating.
Beckford said: “I’ve known about the Edge since the Galaxy Z Flip 5 launch week [August 2023].” The similarities between the two phones, their aim, are undeniable, though, of course. Both companies are aiming for similar things with those two phones.
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to arrive later this year
The iPhone 17 Air is not an existing product just yet, of course. That smartphone is expected to launch later this year, along with the rest of the iPhone 17 series. The ‘Plus’ model will be ditched, and the ‘Air’ will take its place.
So, Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max this year. There is always a chance Apple will opt for a different name for the ‘Pro Max’ model, though. We’ve seen rumors last year regarding the ‘Ultra’ name change, so… it remains to be seen.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, on the flip side, arrived very recently. It’s only 5.8mm thick, and it’s also very light, at 163 grams. The phone does sacrifice battery capacity for that reason; however, as a 3,900mAh battery is included, for a 6.7-inch display.
2025-05-16 15:06:16