Samsung\u2019s Galaxy S25 lineup<\/a> just got a sleek new sibling: meet the S25 Edge<\/a>. It\u2019s an ultra-thin, titanium-clad version of the flagship, designed to lure in the premium crowd. Over in Apple-land, there\u2019s a new kid too: the iPhone 16e<\/a>. It\u2019s not flashy, not titanium, but it is the cheapest way to get a new iPhone this year.<\/p>\n So, which digital ecosystem do you want to plug your life into? We\u2019re breaking down how these two stack up on price, design, display tech, battery life, and cameras. If you\u2019re here for a quick pick and price is your only metric, just get the 16e and move on. But if you want the full picture, please, keep reading.<\/p>\n We should also note that if you’re excited for the year of thin phones<\/a>, you’ll have to wait for the rumored iPhone 17 Air<\/a> to get an ultra-slim Apple smartphone.<\/p>\n \n The new Samsung Galaxy S25 offers a lot of features for the money, but the 16e wins on price alone.<\/span> If you\u2019re judging by price alone, the iPhone 16e<\/a> is the clear winner. It starts at $599 \u2014 almost half the cost of Samsung\u2019s Galaxy S25 Edge, which begins at $1,099 for 256GB or $1,219.99 for the 512GB version. At that point, you could just get a standard iPhone 16 for $799 and still have cash to spare for accessories.<\/p>\n So what does $599 get you with the 16e?<\/p>\n It\u2019s not dripping in luxury, but it\u2019s modern where it counts.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Samsung\u2019s S25 Edge does cost more. This isn\u2019t a phone for deal hunters \u2014 it\u2019s for Android users who want something razor-thin, ultra-premium, and unapologetically exclusive. However, the S25 Edge still offers a lot of value for its price. It has many of the same features as the flagship S25 Ultra<\/a>, but for a whole lot less (both in dollars and size).<\/p>\n For $1099, think of it less as a phone, more as a flex:<\/p>\n 12GB RAM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 256GB storage<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Snapdragon 8 Elite<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 6.7-inch AMOLED display<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Samsung\u2019s pitch for the S25 Edge is simple: Take everything you love about the flagship S25 and wrap it in a body that\u2019s thinner, lighter, and slicker. It\u2019s got those signature curved edges, a titanium frame that feels more aerospace than smartphone, and three sharp finishes: Titanium Silver<\/strong>, Titanium Jetblack<\/strong>, and Titanium Icy Blue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \n Mashable Light Speed\n <\/p>\n<\/section>\n The iPhone 16e takes a more utilitarian approach. It\u2019s got Apple\u2019s tried-and-true aluminum-and-glass build paired with a Super Retina XDR display. It looks clean, feels solid, and comes in exactly two shades:\u00a0Black<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0White<\/strong>. Simple, classic, and not trying too hard.<\/p>\n The iPhone 16e sticks with what works: a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED panel that\u2019s sharp at 460 ppi. You still get Apple\u2019s usual bag of tricks \u2014 True Tone, Wide Color (P3), and Haptic Touch. It\u2019s bright enough for most people, topping out at 800 nits in typical use and 1200 nits for HDR content. It’s also worth noting that the 16e ditches a rear camera compared to the standard 16.<\/p>\n![\"samsung](\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/05J3fxFrSKtwmbfN4WgEvKU\/images-3.fill.size_2000x1126.v1747337134.jpg\")
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\n Credit: Alex Perry \/ Mashable<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs iPhone 16e: Price and specs<\/h2>\n
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs iPhone 16e: Design<\/h2>\n
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs iPhone 16e: Display<\/h2>\n
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