Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro lines up the January 2025 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the September 2024 iPhone 16 Pro. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.

Spec lead

9.0 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

Spec score

1.0 / 10

iPhone 16 Pro specs

A18 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, storage, and camera hardware.

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro published specs. Display lead uses refresh rate, pixel density, peak brightness, and always-on when both phones publish them. Camera lead is a hardware class, not a photo test. Battery is scored only when both phones publish the same kind of figure.
Spec	Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra	iPhone 16 Pro
Display	6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 498 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onLeads	6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622×1206, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 2,000 nits peak, always-on
Chip	Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyLeads	A18 Pro
Memory	12GB	Not published
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TBLeads	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Camera hardware	200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 50MP ultrawideLeads	48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x tetraprism telephoto
Optical zoom	5xTie	5xTie
Front camera	12MP	12MP
Battery	5,000 mAh; up to 31 hours video playbackLeads	up to 27 hours video playback
Charging	45W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShareLeads	50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe up to 25W
Weight	218 g	199 gLeads
Water resistance	IP68Tie	IP68Tie
Software support	7 years of OS and security updates	Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window
Launch price	$1,299 launch price	$999 launch priceLeads
Software	Android 15, One UI 7 at launch	iOS 18 at launch
Biometrics	Ultrasonic fingerprint	Face ID
Connectivity	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4	USB-C (USB 3), 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3

Who should buy which

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want Android 15, One UI 7 at launch. It leads on display, chip, storage, camera hardware, battery, and charging.

Choose the iPhone 16 Pro if you want iOS 18 at launch. It leads on weight and launch price.

Questions

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 16 Pro?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, storage, and camera hardware.