Smartphones / Comparison
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is the more capable all-around hardware package for shoppers who want a large display, S Pen, flexible zoom cameras, and Android customization. The iPhone 16 Pro remains the better fit for people who prefer a compact phone, iOS, and Apple's video workflow.
Apple
A compact premium smartphone built around Apple Intelligence features, a high-refresh-rate display, a Pro camera system, and the A18 Pro chip.
Samsung
Samsung's large-format flagship combines a built-in S Pen, a high-resolution display, a versatile multi-camera system, and Galaxy AI tools.
| Category | iPhone 16 Pro | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 95 | 95 |
| Durability | 90 | 90 |
| Connectivity | 85 | 95 |
| Charging | Unsupported | 77.5 |
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| RefreshRate | Adaptive ProMotion up to 120Hz | Adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz |
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | Apple does not publish RAM capacity | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB |
| Cameras | 48MP Fusion main, 48MP ultra wide, and 12MP 5x telephoto | 200MP wide, 50MP ultra wide, 50MP 5x telephoto, and 10MP 3x telephoto |
| Battery | Up to 27 hours of video playback, according to Apple | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | USB-C wired charging, MagSafe wireless charging, and Qi2 wireless charging | 45W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and Wireless PowerShare |
| OperatingSystem | iOS | Android with One UI |
| WaterResistance | IP68 dust and water resistance | IP68 dust and water resistance |
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and USB-C | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Ultra Wideband, and USB-C |