Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", QHD LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz | 6.9", QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.3", QHD LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz | 6.9", QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming and Software | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming and Software | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Black Titanium, Natural 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 | ₹1,19,900 | ₹1,29,999 | ||
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Black Titanium, Natural 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 | ₹1,19,900 | ₹1,29,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Type | QHD LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.9 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 | 498 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | ||
| Type | QHD LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.9 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 | 498 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Weight | 199 grams | 218 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Armour | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame (grade 5) | 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 | 199 grams | 218 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Armour | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame (grade 5) | 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
| 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 7.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 7 | ||
| 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 7.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 7 |
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 | HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED DualTone Flash | Laser Auto Focus, auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Stereo Sound Recording | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, Expert RAW, UHD Video Recording, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, gyro-EIS | ||
| 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 | HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED DualTone Flash | Laser Auto Focus, auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Stereo Sound Recording | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, Expert RAW, UHD Video Recording, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Fixed Focus, HDR | HDR, HDR10+, Auto Focus, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) Audio, Stereo Sound Recording, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Fixed Focus, HDR | HDR, HDR10+, Auto Focus, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) Audio, Stereo Sound Recording, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Capacity | 3582 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 3582 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 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 & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and/or e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and/or e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Circle to Search, Gemini integration, Call Transcript, Writing Assist, Drawing Assist, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Audio Eraser, Best Face | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Touch-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, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Circle to Search, Gemini integration, Call Transcript, Writing Assist, Drawing Assist, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Audio Eraser, Best Face | ||
| Sensors | Touch-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, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
