Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", OLED, 120Hz | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP (Front) | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4685mAh, 30W | 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 | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | January 22, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | February 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,44,900 | ₹1,29,999 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1320 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2868 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 | 227 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 | 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 | A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto 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, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, 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) | 7 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, Auto HDR, Digital Zoom, HDR10+, Laser Auto Focus, LED flash, panorama, Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 8k@60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps, HDR10+ |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Capacity | 4685 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 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, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| 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 | GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, 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) |
