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Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

What iPhone 16 Pro does better (5) and where Galaxy S25+ wins (22) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple · 2024iPhone 16 Pro
9.0Score
5 advantages≈ $600
vs
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Samsung · 2025Galaxy S25+
9.2Score
22 advantages≈ $560
Higher score
7.9Display8.7
8.3Performance8.9
9.5Camera9.2
4.9Battery6.4
9.5Features9.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPhone 16 ProGalaxy S25+
71.5 × 149.68.375.8 × 158.47.3
iPhone 16 ProGalaxy S25+Difference
Height149.6 mm158.4 mm−8.8 mm
Width71.5 mm75.8 mm−4.3 mm
Thickness8.3 mm7.3 mm+1 mm
Weight199 g190 g+9 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPhone 16 Pro better than Galaxy S25+?

  1. Storage (max)1,024 GB vs 512 GB2×
  2. Optical zoom5× vs 3×+67%
  3. Measured brightness1,764 nits vs 1,449 nits+22%
  4. 4K video frame rate120 fps vs 60 fps2×
  5. Wireless charging power25 W vs 15 W+67%

Why is Galaxy S25+ better than iPhone 16 Pro?

  1. Battery capacity3,582 mAh vs 4,900 mAh+37%
  2. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  3. Wired charging30 W vs 45 W+50%
  4. AnTuTu score1,871,052 vs 2,133,477+14%
  5. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)8,283 vs 9,669+17%
  6. Main camera48 MP vs 50 MP+4%
  7. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme4,898 vs 6,601+35%
  8. Peak brightness2,000 nits vs 2,600 nits+30%
  9. Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  10. Max video4K vs 8K
  11. Battery charge cycles1,000 vs 2,0002×
  12. Drop resistance classC vs A
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight199 g190 g
Thickness8.3 mm7.3 mm
Height149.6 mm158.4 mm
Width71.5 mm75.8 mm
FrameTitaniumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionCeramic Shield glass (2024 gen)Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
ColoursBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert TitaniumIcy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black
Display
Screen size6.3″6.7″
PanelLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)YesYes
Resolution (width)1,206 px1,440 px
Resolution (height)2,622 px3,120 px
Pixel density460 ppi513 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits2,600 nits
Measured brightness1,764 nits1,449 nits
Screen-to-body ratio90.1%91.8%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetApple A18 ProQualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite
Chip makerAppleQualcomm
Process3 nm3 nm
CPU cores68
CPU frequency4.05 GHz4.47 GHz
GPUApple GPUAdreno 830
AnTuTu score1,871,0522,133,477
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)8,2839,669
3DMark Wild Life Extreme4,8986,601
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 4.0
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.28"1/1.56"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom5×3×
Max video4K8K
4K video frame rate120 fps60 fps
Selfie camera12 MP12 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity3,582 mAh4,900 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Active use (test)14.3 h14.4 h
Wired charging30 W45 W
Charged in 30 min50%65%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power25 W15 W
Reverse wireless charging—Yes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Ultra WidebandYesYes
Satellite messagingYes—
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-27.3 LUFS-25.1 LUFS
Fingerprint sensor—Under display, ultrasonic
3D face unlockYes—
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SAR (head)1.24 W/kg1.26 W/kg
Software
OS at launchiOS 18Android 15
PlatformiOSAndroid
Interface—One UI 9
Major OS updates promised—7
EU label
Energy classBB
Battery charge cycles1,0002,000
Endurance per cycle37 h44 h
Repairability classCC
Drop resistance classCA
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