Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", OLED, 120Hz | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4422mAh, 20W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia and Software | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 12, 2023 | January 22, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 22, 2023 | February 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,59,900 | ₹1,29,999 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1290 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2796 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 498 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Weight | 221 grams | 218 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | DisplayPort 1.4, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A17 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Adreno 830 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Features | ACES, Continuous Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, Geotagging, HDR (photo/panorama), PDAF, Photonic Engine, Scene Mode, Touch Focus | Adaptive VDIS, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, Filter, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Night mode, OIS, panorama, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Macro Video Recording, ProRes Video Recording, Sensor Shift OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, Expert RAW, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, UHD Video Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | AI Document Scanning, AI Image Studio, AI Transcript Assist, Audio Eraser, Best Face, Call Transcript, Circle to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Google Gemini, Interpreter, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Photo assist, Writing Assist |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto Focus, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, HDR Photos, Portrait Mode, ProRAW, Selfie Night Mode | Auto Focus, Auto HDR, Digital Zoom, HDR10+, Laser Auto Focus, LED flash, panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4K@24/30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps, HDR10+ |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Capacity | 4422 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
