Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

90
Beebom Score

37
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Apple A13 Bionic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.5", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP (Front) | 12MP+12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 3969mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Multimedia and Software |
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General
| Colors | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Midnight Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | September 10, 2019 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | September 27, 2019 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,999 | ₹1,09,900 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1242 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3120 pixels | 2688 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 498 ppi | 458 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Weight | 218 grams | 226 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | Gorilla Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | Corning-made Glass | ||
| Port | DisplayPort 1.4, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | Lightning USB 2.0 | ||
| 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 | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | A13 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Adaptive VDIS, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, Filter, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Night mode, OIS, panorama, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Expert RAW, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, UHD Video Recording | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR, Video Portrait |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | 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 | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto HDR, Digital Zoom, HDR10+, Laser Auto Focus, LED flash, panorama, Portrait Mode | 120fps Slo-mo, 3D Face Recognition, Bokeh Effect Control, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Dolby Vision HDR, EIS, HDR Photos, HDR Video | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps, HDR10+ | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3969 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, EVDO, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |














