Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", OLED, 60Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 200MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4674mAh, 30W | 3900mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.7", OLED, 60Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 200MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4674mAh, 30W | 3900mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, Titanium Jet Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | May 13, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | May 27, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹89,900 | ₹1,09,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, Titanium Jet Black | ||
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | May 13, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | May 27, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹89,900 | ₹1,09,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 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 | 513 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 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 | 513 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Weight | 199 grams | 163 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 199 grams | 163 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 | 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 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | A18 | 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 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Fixed Focus | |||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Fixed Focus | |||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Capacity | 4674 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 4674 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 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, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Galaxy AI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Samsung DeX | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Galaxy AI | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Samsung DeX | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
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