Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 17
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 17 lines up the January 2025 Samsung Galaxy S25 with the September 2025 iPhone 17. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 17 is too close to call from published specs. Split the decision on the rows each phone leads.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340×1080, 416 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622×1206, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak, always-onLeads |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyLeads | A19 |
| Memory | 12GB | Not published |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GBLeads |
| Camera hardware | 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawideLeads | 48MP f/1.6 main, 48MP ultrawide, 2x optical-quality crop |
| Optical zoom | 3xLeads | No optical telephoto |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh; up to 29 hours video playback | up to 30 hours video playbackLeads |
| Charging | 25W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShare | 50% in 20 minutes with a 40W or higher adapter. MagSafe, 50% in 30 minutes with a 30W adapterLeads |
| Weight | 162 gLeads | 177 g |
| Water resistance | IP68Tie | IP68Tie |
| Software support | 7 years of OS and security updates | Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window |
| Launch price | $799 launch price | Not listed |
| Software | Android 15, One UI 7 at launch | iOS 27 |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic fingerprint | Face ID |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1), Bluetooth |
Who should buy which
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want Android 15, One UI 7 at launch. It leads on chip, camera hardware, optical zoom, and weight.
Choose the iPhone 17 if you want iOS 27. It leads on display, storage, battery, and charging.
Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 or iPhone 17?
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 17 is too close to call from published specs. Split the decision on the rows each phone leads.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 17: which has the better battery?
iPhone 17 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S25: 4,000 mAh; up to 29 hours video playback. iPhone 17: up to 30 hours video playback.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 17: which has the better camera?
Samsung Galaxy S25 leads on camera hardware. Samsung Galaxy S25: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. iPhone 17: 48MP f/1.6 main, 48MP ultrawide, 2x optical-quality crop. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone 17 cost at launch?
Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone 17 do not publish a comparable launch price figure. Samsung Galaxy S25: $799 launch price. iPhone 17: Not listed.
Sources
- Samsung Galaxy S25 specifications
- Apple iPhone 17 technical specifications