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Apple iPhone 17e vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge at ৳76,490 unofficial is the better buy over the Apple iPhone 17e at ৳77,990 unofficial for most buyers in Bangladesh, September 2026.

Both in stock across Bangladeshi shops. Prices checked 11 Sep 2026.

Why the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The Galaxy S25 Edge wins on raw performance, refresh‑rate display and a higher‑resolution camera sensor, making it the stronger all‑round flagship. The iPhone 17 e trades a slower refresh rate and lower‑resolution hardware for better software updates, iOS polish and higher resale value.

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Apple iPhone 17e
Apple
iPhone 17e
৳77,990 – ৳91,999
In stock · 4 shopsUnofficial importOfficial from ৳1,14,999Japan from ৳77,990Singapore from ৳87,490+1 more markets
8GB RAM · 6.1" 60Hz · 4005 mAh · 48MP · 20W
Variants256GB unofficial ৳77,990 · 8GB/256GB unofficial ৳91,999 · 256GB official ৳1,14,999
Our pick
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung
Galaxy S25 Edge
৳76,490 – ৳1,20,890
In stock · 4 shopsUnofficial import
12GB RAM · 6.7" 120Hz · 3900 mAh · 200MP · 25W
Variants12GB/256GB unofficial ৳76,490 · 12GB/512GB unofficial ৳1,20,890

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SpecApple iPhone 17eSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Price৳77,990 - ৳91,999৳76,490 - ৳1,20,890
ChipsetApple A19Snapdragon 8 Elite
Display6.1", Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz6.7", LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Peak brightness1200 nits (peak)-
Memory8GB RAM, 256/512GB storage12GB RAM, 256/512GB storage
Battery4005 mAh3900 mAh
Charging20W25W
Main camera48MP, 1/2.55" sensor, f/1.6, OIS200MP, 1/1.3" sensor, f/1.7, OIS, ultrawide
Selfie camera12MP12MP
SoftwareiOS 26.3, upgradable to iOS 26.6Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Released20262025
See the full Apple iPhone 17e spec sheet›

Network

2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 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, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3575
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3575
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced2026, March 02
StatusAvailable. Released 2026, March 11

Body

Dimensions146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight169 g (5.96 oz)
BuildGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International/China) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)
AlsoIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Display

TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Size6.1 inches, 90.2 cm 2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
ProtectionCeramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
AlsoAnti-reflective coating

Platform

OSiOS 26.3, upgradable to iOS 26.6
ChipsetApple A19 (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory

Card slotNo
Internal256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
AlsoNVMe

Main camera

Setup48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera

Setup12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
FeaturesHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Dolby Vision HDR

Sound

LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo

Connectivity

Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFCYes
FM radioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0

Features

SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
AlsoEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 4005 mAh
Active use scoreActive use score 15:30h

Misc

ColoursBlack, White, Soft Pink
Also known asApple iPhone 17e

More

Battery endurance45:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
ChargingWired, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless MagSafe/Qi2
Display measured814 nits max brightness (measured)
Eu energyClass A
Eu free fallClass B (180 falls)
Eu repairabilityClass C
Net technologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Specifications from GSMArena. Prices and stock are ours, read from Bangladeshi shop listings and cross-checked against our price-reference shops.

See the full Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge spec sheet›

Network

2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced2025, May 13
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, May 29

Body

Dimensions158.2 x 75.6 x 5.8 mm (6.23 x 2.98 x 0.23 in)
Weight163 g (5.75 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2), titanium frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
AlsoIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

TypeLTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Size6.7 inches, 110.2 cm 2 (~92.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, Mohs level 5

Platform

OSAndroid 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
ChipsetQualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 830 (1200 MHz)

Memory

Card slotNo
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Main camera

Setup200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF
FeaturesBest Face, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR

Selfie camera

Setup12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo

Connectivity

Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFCYes
FM radioUnspecified
USBUSB Type-C 3.2

Features

SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
AlsoSamsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 3900 mAh
Active use scoreActive use score 12:06h

Misc

ColoursTitanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, Titanium Jetblack
Also known asSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Specifications from GSMArena. Prices and stock are ours, read from Bangladeshi shop listings and cross-checked against our price-reference shops.

Choose the Apple iPhone 17e if…

If you prefer iOS and the best resale value, the iPhone 17 e offers a very good 48 MP camera with strong software tuning, excellent software‑update support and a smooth iOS experience.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge if…

Since you want a flagship‑class phone, the Galaxy S25 Edge gives you the newest Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED screen and a huge 200 MP camera that’s well‑tuned. It also packs a solid 3,900 mAh battery and the best service network in Bangladesh.

Frequently asked questions

Apple iPhone 17e or Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: your questions

Which is better, Apple iPhone 17e or Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

Our AI verdict picks the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge at ৳76,490. The Galaxy S25 Edge wins on raw performance, refresh‑rate display and a higher‑resolution camera sensor, making it the stronger all‑round flagship. The iPhone 17 e trades a slower refresh rate and lower‑resolution hardware for better software updates, iOS polish and higher resale value.

Which is cheaper, Apple iPhone 17e or Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is ৳1,500 cheaper right now - ৳76,490 against ৳77,990 for the Apple iPhone 17e, as of 11 Sep 2026.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge available officially in Bangladesh?

Right now we only track unofficial-import listings for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge - confirm warranty with the seller before buying.

How fresh is this comparison?

Both phones' prices and stock are re-checked every day or two against Bangladeshi sellers - last checked 11 Sep 2026. The verdict is re-run whenever either phone's price moves.

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