Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", QHD+ 2X Dynamic LTPO AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+12MP/12MP | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 4900 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.7", LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", QHD+ 2X Dynamic LTPO AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+12MP/12MP | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 4900 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software and Main Camera | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software and Main Camera | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Gold, Silver, Deep Purple, Space Black | Navy, Mint, Icy Blue, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 07, 2022 | January 22, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 16, 2022 | February 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,27,999 | ₹99,999 | ||
| Colors | Gold, Silver, Deep Purple, Space Black | Navy, Mint, Icy Blue, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | ||
| Launch | September 07, 2022 | January 22, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 16, 2022 | February 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,27,999 | ₹99,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | QHD+ 2X Dynamic LTPO AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1290 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2796 pixels pixels | 3085 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.3:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi density ppi | 509 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | ||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | QHD+ 2X Dynamic LTPO AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1290 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2796 pixels pixels | 3085 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.3:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi density ppi | 509 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Weight | 240 grams | 190 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Armour | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Stainless Steel Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield | |||
| Port | USB 2.0 (lightning) | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68/69 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 240 grams | 190 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Armour | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Stainless Steel Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield | |||
| Port | USB 2.0 (lightning) | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68/69 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A16 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI 7.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 7 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | A16 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI 7.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, OIS, Panorama, HDR, PDAF, Night Mode, Cinematic Mode, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (depth), Dual-LED dual-tone Flash | Panorama, LED Flash, Auto-HDR, PDAF, Auto Focus, OIS, Laser Auto Focus, Adaptive VDIS, Expert RAW, HDR, Continuous Shooting | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), stereo sound recording | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, stereo sound recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, OIS, Panorama, HDR, PDAF, Night Mode, Cinematic Mode, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (depth), Dual-LED dual-tone Flash | Panorama, LED Flash, Auto-HDR, PDAF, Auto Focus, OIS, Laser Auto Focus, Adaptive VDIS, Expert RAW, HDR, Continuous Shooting | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), stereo sound recording | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, stereo sound recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face Unlock, Night Mode, HDR, DIS, ProRAW, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps) | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, Night Mode, HDR, DIS, ProRAW, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps) | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Capacity | 4323 mAh | 4900 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 4323 mAh | 4900 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | CDMA, GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | CDMA, GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Circlre to Search, Live Translate, Photo Assist, Interpreter, Chat Assist | |||
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Circlre to Search, Live Translate, Photo Assist, Interpreter, Chat Assist |
