Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Apple iPhone 16e
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Apple A18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 48MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4005 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Apple A18 | ||
| Display | 6.2", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 48MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4005 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Multimedia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Multimedia |
General
| Colors | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | Black, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | February 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹80,999 | ₹59,900 | ||
| Colors | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | Black, White | ||
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | February 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹80,999 | ₹59,900 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 416 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 416 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Weight | 162 grams | 167 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Apple Ceramic Shield | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 162 grams | 167 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Apple Ceramic Shield | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | A18 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | A18 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 5 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, HDR10+ | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, HDR | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, HDR10+ | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, HDR |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 4005 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 20 W | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 4005 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 20 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Browsing assist, Call assist, Chat assist, Interpreter, Note assist, Photo assist | Apple Intelligence | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Satellite Messaging | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Browsing assist, Call assist, Chat assist, Interpreter, Note assist, Photo assist | Apple Intelligence | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Satellite Messaging |
