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Apple iPhone 17e vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

The Apple iPhone 17e at ৳89,999 unofficial is the better buy over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge at ৳76,490 unofficial for most buyers in Bangladesh, October 2026.

Both in stock across Bangladeshi shops. Prices checked 28 Oct 2026.

Our pick
Apple iPhone 17e
Apple
iPhone 17e
৳89,999 – ৳99,999
In stock · 4 shopsUnofficial importOfficial from ৳1,14,999Japan from ৳89,999Australia from ৳91,999
8GB RAM · 6.1" 60Hz · 4005 mAh · 48MP · 20W
Variants256GB unofficial ৳89,999 · 8GB/256GB unofficial ৳91,999 · 256GB official ৳1,14,999
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Runner-up
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung
Galaxy S25 Edge
৳76,490 – ৳86,490
In stock · 4 shopsUnofficial import
12GB RAM · 6.7" 120Hz · 3900 mAh · 200MP · 25W
Variants12GB/256GB unofficial ৳76,490
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SpecApple iPhone 17eSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Price৳89,999 - ৳99,999৳76,490 - ৳86,490
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 are our own reads of Bangladeshi shops, 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 are our own reads of Bangladeshi shops, cross-checked against our price-reference shops.

Choose the Apple iPhone 17e if…

The iPhone 17e leads because its camera tuning, longer iOS support and resale strength outweigh the Samsung’s higher refresh rate and faster charging.

Price today
From ৳89,999, unofficial
In stock
At 4 shops, checked 28 Oct 2026

What works well4

  • Flagship‑class A19 performance
  • 8. 5/10 camera reputation with OIS
  • 5‑6 years iOS updates
  • Top resale value

Reported trade-offs4

  • No telephoto or ultrawide lens
  • 60 Hz display vs 120 Hz rivals
  • 20 W charging is slower
  • Bangladesh service rating 6/10

Why we say that

The Samsung S25 Edge is a solid runner‑up with a better display and similar performance, but it lacks an official warranty and its camera tuning is a notch lower. Since you want the best overall experience, the iPhone 17e gives you the strongest camera tuning, the longest software‑update window and the highest resale value in Bangladesh. Its A19 chip stays fast under load and the phone feels solid for everyday use. The only downsides are a 60 Hz screen, slower 20 W charging and a lower local service rating.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge if…

The Galaxy S25 Edge offers a larger 120 Hz AMOLED screen, faster 25 W charging and a 200 MP sensor, making it great for gaming and media.

Price today
From ৳76,490, unofficial
In stock
At 4 shops, checked 28 Oct 2026

What works well4

  • 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED display
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship performance
  • Up to 7 Android version upgrades
  • Strong local service network

Reported trade-offs4

  • No official manufacturer warranty
  • Camera tuning 8. 0/10, no telephoto
  • Reported green‑line display bugs on some units
  • Battery slightly smaller than iPhone

Why we say that

Its Snapdragon 8 Elite is as fast as the iPhone’s chip, but the camera tuning is a bit weaker and there is no official warranty in Bangladesh. It also carries a risk of the occasional green‑line display issue reported on older Samsung units.

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 Apple iPhone 17e at ৳89,999. The iPhone 17e leads because its camera tuning, longer iOS support and resale strength outweigh the Samsung’s higher refresh rate and faster charging. The Samsung S25 Edge is a solid runner‑up with a better display and similar performance, but it lacks an official warranty and its camera tuning is a notch lower.

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

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is ৳13,509 cheaper right now - ৳76,490 against ৳89,999 for the Apple iPhone 17e, as of 28 Oct 2026.

Is the Apple iPhone 17e available officially in Bangladesh?

The Apple iPhone 17e's lowest current price is an unofficial import; official-channel listings start at ৳1,14,999.

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