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galaxy s25 vs iPhone16 pro Expected differences:
| Galaxy S25* | iPhone16 pro |
|---|---|
| more compact phone | Can be slightly larger and heavier |
| Small 6.2-inch screen, 120Hz refresh rate | 6.3-inch display, ProMotion 120Hz, minimum brightness 1 nit |
| Similar triple camera system | Similar camera system, 48MP stacked sensor for main camera, 48MP ultra-wide angle, 5x optical tetraprism telephoto |
| Scheduled to be equipped with 12GB RAM | 8GB is less RAM, but it’s not that important |
| 128GB storage | Double base storage to 256GB |
| Small 4,000mAh battery | Small 3,582 mAh battery |
| 25W wired charging, wireless charging | Wired and wireless charging speeds are the same |
*Differences in rumors
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Design and display quality
Are compact flagships becoming larger?
we don’t know much about it yet galaxy s25which is still months away, but the latest information points to the same 6.2-inch screen size as its predecessor. In terms of design, both phones follow the same design language as their respective predecessors; galaxy s25there are some rumors that radical changes are on the way.
Another potential difference is the construction material. of iPhone16 pro The frame is made of grade 5 titanium, galaxy s25 It may stick to aluminum.
of iPhone16 pro Four titanium shades are available: black titanium, white titanium, natural titanium, and desert titanium. galaxy s25The color is still a mystery.
Moving on to the display, as mentioned above, the screen sizes will be pretty close and the screen technology will likely be matched between the two as well. Both the phones are expected to feature an LTPO panel with a dynamic refresh rate of 1-120Hz.
of iPhone16 pro In our testing, we were able to manage a little over 1,000 nits of brightness, but in 2024 the brightness starts to drop. galaxy s25 performs well in that regard, but judging by its predecessor’s score, it might be a win for Samsung.
Performance and software
‘For Galaxy’ may give A18 Pro value for money
looks like galaxy s25 You’ll once again get a supercharged Qualcomm chip with a “for Galaxy” stamp. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for the Galaxy will be faster than the regular version of the chipset, but will it be able to beat the A18 Pro? We don’t know about Exynos yet, though. Samsung’s factories may be having trouble producing enough products, and next year could be limited to Snapdragon-powered models.
Inside the A18 Pro iPhone16 pro As expected, the Geekbench scores are a beast at 3330 and 8044 for single-core and multi-core performance, respectively. I don’t know if Qualcomm’s silicon can beat this, but graphics performance should come much closer to this.
In terms of RAM, the S25 is expected to come with more features ( iPhone16 pro comes with 8GB), but improvements in how iOS handles apps and optimizations won’t make a huge difference in actual performance. of iPhone16 proThe cheapest version, on the other hand, has even more base storage at 256 GB.
camera
3 vs 3
of iPhone16 proOn the other hand, is a known entity. We have already tested the camera system and it performed very well, receiving an overall score of 154 (photo quality 158, video 150) on the camera rating widget. There are also three cameras here. It’s a Tetra Prism 12MP telephoto with a main 48MP camera, an ultra-wide 48MP camera, and 5x native optical zoom.
Of course, to determine which phone performs better, we need to take some samples and provide side-by-side comparison images. So stay tuned as soon as the S25 is officially announced.
Battery life and charging
Maybe a tie
The Galaxy S25, on the other hand, is expected to feature the same 4,000 mAh battery as its predecessor, and the results should be similar. Considering the different operating systems and app management, we would expect very similar results from these two.
When it comes to charging, iPhone16 pro It retains the previous generation’s 25W wired charging, at least on paper. However, our testing shows that the iPhone 16 Pro can charge faster in certain scenarios.
Spec comparison
| specs | Galaxy S25* | iPhone16 pro |
|---|---|---|
| size | – | 149.6×71.5×8.3mm |
| weight | – | 199g |
| screen | 6.2 inches Super AMOLED 1-120Hz |
6.3 inch OLED 1-120Hz Promotion |
| processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (for Galaxy) | apple a18 pro |
| RAM, storage, price | 12/128GB $799 | 8/256 for $999 |
| camera | 50MP main 12MP Ultra Wide 10MP telephoto, 3x zoom 12MP front |
48MP main 48MP ultra wide 12MP telephoto, 5x zoom 12MP front |
| battery size | 4,000mAh | 3582mAh |
| charging speed | 25W wired wireless support |
25W wired 25W wireless with MagSafe |
*-Rumored specs
Which one should I buy?
It’s too early to tell which model will win this battle. of iPhone16 pro has some really cool improvements, and while it’s not a groundbreaking innovation, the package is as strong as ever. of galaxy s25Meanwhile, not much is known about Samsung’s new flagship, which is still safely stored in a secret lab or warehouse and is scheduled to debut in early 2025.
That being said, there’s the usual iOS vs. Android battle between these two, with vanilla galaxy s25 Expect to be about $200 cheaper than iPhone16 pro. Whether it offers enough features to make people choose it over Apple’s flagship product remains to be seen.
