Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max lines up the January 2025 Samsung Galaxy S25 with the September 2026 iPhone 18 Pro Max. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.

Spec score

1.0 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S25 specs

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

Spec lead

9.0 / 10

iPhone 18 Pro Max specs

A20 Pro

iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, storage, and camera hardware.

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max 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	iPhone 18 Pro Max
Display	6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340×1080, 416 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on	6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868×1320, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak, always-onLeads
Chip	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	A20 ProLeads
Memory	12GB	Not published
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TBLeads
Camera hardware	50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide	48MP main with variable aperture f/1.48–f/4, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 4x optical telephoto (8x optical-quality)Leads
Optical zoom	3x	4xLeads
Front camera	12MP	18MP Center Stage
Battery	4,000 mAh; up to 29 hours video playback	up to 45 hours video playbackLeads
Charging	25W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShare	50% in about 15 minutes wired. 50% in 30 minutes wirelessLeads
Weight	162 gLeads	249 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 priceLeads	$1,299 launch price
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 (C2 modem), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread

Who should buy which

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want Android 15, One UI 7 at launch. It leads on weight and launch price.

Choose the iPhone 18 Pro Max if you want iOS 27. It leads on display, chip, storage, camera hardware, optical zoom, battery, and charging.

Questions

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 or iPhone 18 Pro Max?

iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, storage, and camera hardware.