Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | 200MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.3", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | 200MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Build Quality and Main Camera | Design, Display, Multimedia and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Build Quality and Main Camera | Design, Display, Multimedia and Software |
General
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Black Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium | Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, Titanium Jet Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | May 13, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | May 27, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,19,900 | ₹1,09,999 | ||
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Black Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium | Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, Titanium Jet Black | ||
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | May 13, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | May 27, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,19,900 | ₹1,09,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1206 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2622 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 458 ppi | 513 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1206 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2622 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 458 ppi | 513 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | 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 | Titanium Frame (grade 5) | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | 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 | Titanium Frame (grade 5) | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | 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 (6-core graphics) | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 7 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, 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 | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, Fixed Focus, HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| 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, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, Fixed Focus, HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| 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, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Capacity | 3582 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 25 w | ||
| Capacity | 3582 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 45 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, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No |
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) |
