Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.9", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.9", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.9", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, Black Titanium, White 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 Price | ₹1,44,900 | ₹1,29,999 | ||
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, Black Titanium, White 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 Price | ₹1,44,900 | ₹1,29,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| 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 | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| 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:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Weight | 225 grams | 218 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Armour | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 225 grams | 218 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Armour | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 7 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 7 year |
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, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | 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 | ||
| 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, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | 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 |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 8k@60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 8k@60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Capacity | 4685 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 45 w | ||
| Capacity | 4685 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 45 w |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.1 | ||
| 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, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| 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, NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| 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, NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Audio Eraser, Best Face, Call Transcript, Circle to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Writing Assist | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Audio Eraser, Best Face, Call Transcript, Circle to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Writing Assist | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
