Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25

72

Beebom Score

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

₹82,400

Was ₹81,900 2 month(s) ago

80

Beebom Score

Samsung Galaxy S25

₹80,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorApple A18Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Display6.7", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz
Camera48MP+12MP/12MP50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP
Battery4006 mAh4000 mAh
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForBattery and SoftwarePerformance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera

General

ColorsTeal, White, Ultramarine, Black, PinkIcy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold
LaunchSeptember 09, 2024January 22, 2025
AvailabilitySeptember 20, 2024February 07, 2025
Launch Price₹89,900₹80,999

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25

TypeFull HD+ Super Retina XDR OLEDFHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionHDR10+
Size6.7 inches6.2 inches
Resolution Width1290 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2796 pixels2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi416 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness2000 nits2600 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25

Weight199 grams162 grams
FrontCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass Victus 2
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityGorilla GlassGorilla Glass Victus 2
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (dust and water resistant)IP68/69 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Chipset BrandAppleQualcomm
Chipset NameA18Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
CPUHexa-coreOcta-core
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Adreno 830
Software NameiOSAndroid
Software SkiniOSOne UI 7.0
OS Updates(Years)57

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25

Camera Resolution48 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP10 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideTelephoto
FeaturesHDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED DualTone FlashLED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama
StabilizationOISOIS
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide

Selfie Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Front Camera Resolution12 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesFixed Focus, HDRHDR, HDR10+, Face Unlock
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) Audio, Stereo Sound Recording, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Capacity4006 mAh4000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonSilicon Carbon
Charging Speed45 w25 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25

Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage typeNvMeUFS 4.1
RAM8 GB12 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and e-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Winner:Tie

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth5.45.4
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo

Features

AI FeaturesApple IntelligenceCall assist, Chat assist, Interpreter, Note assist, Browsing assist, Photo assist
SensorsTouch-sensitive Camera Button, Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving)Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor
Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)