Apple iPhone 17e vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
72
Beebom Score
88
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4005mAh, 20W | 4900mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
|---|
General
| Colors | Black, White, Soft Pink | Navy, Mint, Icy Blue, Silver, Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 02, 2026 | January 22, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 11, 2026 | February 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹64,900 | ₹99,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.3:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 513 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Weight | 170 grams | 190 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Armor Aluminium | ||
| Build Quality | Apple Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | Display Port 1.2, USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 830 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night mode, panorama, Portrait mode, Time Lapse | Adaptive VDIS, Auto focus, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, Filter, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Night mode, OIS, Optical Zoom, panorama, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Pro Mode (long exposure), Slow Motion | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision, OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Night Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Video Portrait | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
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 Documents, AI Editor, AI Transcript, Audio Eraser, Circlre to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Interpreter, Live Translate, Note assist, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Photo assist, Writing Assist |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Night mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | ||
| Video | Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Capacity | 4005 mAh | 4900 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17e
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
