Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro

95
Beebom Score

73
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Apple A19 Pro | ||
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Display | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
Camera | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 3988mAh, 40W | ||
RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
Storage | 256GB | 256GB | ||
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Apple A19 Pro | ||
Display | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
Camera | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 3988mAh, 40W | ||
RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended | ||
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Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended |
General
Colors | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | ||
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Launch | January 22, 2025 | September 09, 2025 | ||
Availability | February 07, 2025 | September 19, 2025 | ||
Launch Price | ₹1,29,999 | ₹1,34,900 | ||
Colors | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | ||
Launch | January 22, 2025 | September 09, 2025 | ||
Availability | February 07, 2025 | September 19, 2025 | ||
Launch Price | ₹1,29,999 | ₹1,34,900 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
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Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
Size | 6.9 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
Resolution Height | 3120 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
Pixel Per Inch | 498 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
Display Resolution | QHD+ | 1.5K | ||
Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 3000 nits | ||
Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
Size | 6.9 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
Resolution Height | 3120 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
Pixel Per Inch | 498 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
Display Resolution | QHD+ | 1.5K | ||
Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Weight | 218 grams | 204 grams | ||
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Front | Corning Gorilla Armour | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
Back | Glass | Ceramic | ||
Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | |||
Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
IP rating | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
Weight | 218 grams | 204 grams | ||
Front | Corning Gorilla Armour | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
Back | Glass | Ceramic | ||
Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | |||
Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
IP rating | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
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Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | A19 Pro | ||
CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
GPU | Adreno 830 | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | ||
Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | |||
Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | A19 Pro | ||
CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
GPU | Adreno 830 | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | ||
Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 48 MP | ||
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Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 48 MP | ||
Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
Camera 3 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
Features | Auto-HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, Panorama | Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time-lapse, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (depth) | ||
Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
Video | 10-bit HDR, Expert RAW, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, UHD Video Recording | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording | ||
Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 48 MP | ||
Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 48 MP | ||
Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
Camera 3 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
Features | Auto-HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, Panorama | Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time-lapse, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (depth) | ||
Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
Video | 10-bit HDR, Expert RAW, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, UHD Video Recording | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
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Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
Features | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, HDR10+ | 3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | ||
Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | Cinematic Video Stabilisation, gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording | ||
Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
Features | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, HDR10+ | 3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | ||
Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | Cinematic Video Stabilisation, gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3988 mAh | ||
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
Charging Speed | 45 W | 40 W | ||
Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3988 mAh | ||
Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
Charging Speed | 45 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
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Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
RAM type | LPDDR5X | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
RAM type | LPDDR5X |
Network
Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
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Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | ||
Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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 | ||
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Bluetooth | 5.4 | |||
Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
Radio | - | - | ||
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 | 5.4 | |||
Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
Radio | - | - |
Features
Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
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AI Features | Audio Eraser, Best Face, Call Transcript, Circle to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Writing Assist | |||
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
AI Features | Audio Eraser, Best Face, Call Transcript, Circle to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Writing Assist | |||
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |