Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Main sensor resolution (200 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S25 Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (2,207,809 pts)
WinsDisplay
≈ Tie
Screen size
≈ TieWeight
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Total weight (218g)
WinsValue
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.4/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.9" | |
| 1,320 × 2,868 | 1,440 × 3,120 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 2,600 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Triple | Quad | |
| 5x | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| 1,838,828 | 2,207,809 | |
| — | 9,846 | |
| 4,731 | 6,687 | |
| 8 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,685 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 30W | 45W | |
| 25W | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 227g | 218g | |
| 8.3mm | 8.2mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) | Gorilla Armor 2 front, Victus 2 back, Titanium frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.