Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", OLED, 60Hz | 6.2", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3687mAh, 18W | 4000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.7", OLED, 60Hz | 6.2", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3687mAh, 18W | 4000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | January 22, 2025 | ||
| Availability | November 13, 2020 | February 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,900 | ₹80,999 | ||
| Colors | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | ||
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | January 22, 2025 | ||
| Availability | November 13, 2020 | February 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,900 | ₹80,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1284 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2778 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 458 ppi | 416 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2600 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1284 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2778 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 458 ppi | 416 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Weight | 228 grams | 162 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Armor Aluminium | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | ||
| Port | , Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 228 grams | 162 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Armor Aluminium | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | ||
| Port | , Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 830 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 830 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, RAW, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (Depth) | Adaptive VDIS, Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, OIS, Panorama, PDAF | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, RAW, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (Depth) | Adaptive VDIS, Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, OIS, Panorama, PDAF | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Browsing assist, Call assist, Chat assist, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Interpreter, Note assist, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Photo assist, Writing Assist | |||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Browsing assist, Call assist, Chat assist, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Interpreter, Note assist, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Photo assist, Writing Assist |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | HDR | Auto HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | HDR | Auto HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Capacity | 3687 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 3687 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
