The Samsung Galaxy S25 series made its worldwide debut recently. Since the basic S25 model from the series is considered to be the most value-for-money smartphone in the entire portfolio, we decided it would be appropriate to compare it to the iPhone 16. Both smartphones have the newest processor, AI features, and nearly identical prices. Let’s look at each feature of the iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy S25 individually to understand which is the superior phone to buy at this time.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Vs iPhone 16
Display
Samsung Galaxy S25: 6.2-inch Full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
iPhone 16: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display
Processor
Samsung Galaxy S25: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor
iPhone 16: 3nm octa-core A18 chipset
Rear camera(s)
Samsung Galaxy S25: Triple camera setup includes a 10MP Telephoto lens (3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, FOV 36), a 12MP Ultra Wide sensor with 120 degrees of field of view, and a 50MP sensor with OIS
iPhone 16: Features a dual rear camera with a redesigned setup, including a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 48-megapixel wide-angle camera.
Selfie camera
Samsung Galaxy S25: 12MP front-facing camera
iPhone 16: 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera
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RAM and storage
Samsung Galaxy S25: 12GB RAM with 256GB/ 512GB storage
iPhone 16: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage models
Battery
Samsung Galaxy S25: 4,000 mAh
iPhone 16: not disclosed
Operating system
Samsung Galaxy S25: One UI 7 interface on top of Android 15
iPhone 16: iOS 18
Price
Samsung Galaxy S25: Rs 80,999
iPhone 16: Rs 79,900
Our Take
Both smartphones include an aluminium frame, rounded sides, a glass back, and a flat display. Additionally, the camera lenses on both are orientated vertically. Nevertheless, the iPhone 16 has two extra buttons: the Action Button and Camera Control. The iPhone has two cameras, whereas Samsung’s Galaxy S25 has three.
The iPhone 16 boasts a smaller 6.1-inch screen with a 60Hz refresh rate and Ceramic Shield Glass, while the Galaxy S25 leads the field with a 6.2-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a high refresh rate of 120Hz and Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The Galaxy S25 continues to outperform the iPhone thanks to its punch-hole front display, which seems to be more visually appealing than the iPhone 16’s huge dynamic island.
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The camera configurations on the two phones are different. Both phones are capable of taking great pictures, but the iPhone 16 might be better at recording videos. For those who love telephoto lenses, the Galaxy S25 is the undisputed winner.
Both the iPhone and the Galaxy S25 have flagship chipsets that enable demanding games and applications to function smoothly. The iPhone 16 employs Apple’s A18 chip, whereas the Galaxy S25 uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. Even though the Snapdragon 8 Elite is speedier, the difference is obvious because of Apple’s software optimisation. The Apple iPhone 16 runs iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence, their AI suite, whereas the Galaxy S25 runs One UI 7 and Android 15 with Galaxy AI.
