Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Apple A19 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.9", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 4823mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Multimedia and Software |
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General
| 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 Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,999 | ₹1,49,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1320 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3120 pixels | 2868 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 | 231 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Ceramic | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | DisplayPort 1.4, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | Display Port, USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| 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 | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Adaptive VDIS, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, Filter, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Night mode, OIS, panorama, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Burst Shooting, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Macro Mode, Night mode, panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift 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, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Video, Macro Video Recording, Night Video Recording, ProRes Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 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 | Apple Intelligence, Live Translate |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto HDR, Digital Zoom, HDR10+, Laser Auto Focus, LED flash, panorama, Portrait Mode | 3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps, HDR10+ | Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4823 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
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 | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| 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 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, 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, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
