Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3998mAh, 40W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 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 | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2025 | January 22, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 19, 2025 | February 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,34,900 | ₹1,29,999 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| 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 | 460 ppi | 498 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Weight | 204 grams | 218 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield 2 | Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | ||
| Port | Display 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 | A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Adreno 830 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Features | Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Burst Shooting, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Night mode, Panorama Pro Mode, Portrait mode, RAW, Slow Motion, Time-lapse, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (depth) | 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/audio, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Macro Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video | 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 | AI Camera, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate | 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:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 18 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | 120fps Slo-mo, 3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | Auto Focus, Auto HDR, Digital Zoom, HDR10+, Laser Auto Focus, LED flash, panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording, Time Lapse | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps, HDR10+ |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Capacity | 3998 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 40 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| 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 | 6 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, 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) |
