Here’s a detailed comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.
📑 Table of Contents
- 📏 Size Comparison
- 🖥️ Display Comparison
- 🔋 Battery Life
- ⚡ Charging Speed
- 🔊 Speaker Test
- 🚀 Performance
- 📊 Benchmark Performance
- 📸 Camera Comparison
- 🎥 Video Quality
- 🏆 Overall Verdict
📏 Size Comparison
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ~158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm | ~163 x 77.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | ~195g | ~240g |
| Display Size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90% | ~89% |
| Bezel Size | Minimal bezels, centered punch-hole | Minimal bezels, Dynamic Island |
| Build Material | Glass front & back, aluminum frame | Ceramic Shield front, glass back, stainless steel frame |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
🖥️ Display Comparison
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED (ProMotion) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels (QHD+) | 1290 x 2796 pixels (FHD+) |
| Pixel Density | ~500 PPI | ~460 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz (Adaptive) | 120Hz (ProMotion, Adaptive) |
| Brightness | ~1750 nits (peak HDR) | ~2000 nits (peak HDR) |
| HDR Support | HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Bezel Size | Ultra-thin bezels | Slim bezels (Dynamic Island cutout) |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90% | ~88% |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 3 | Ceramic Shield |
| Under-Display Technology | Under-display camera (rumored) | Dynamic Island (pill-shaped cutout) |
| Color Accuracy | 100% DCI-P3 coverage | 100% DCI-P3 coverage |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Curved Display | Slightly curved edges | Flat display |
🔋 Battery Life
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | ~4,900 mAh | ~4,700 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 45W wired fast charging | 30W wired fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | 15W wireless charging | 15W MagSafe wireless charging |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-ion (possibly improved efficiency) | Lithium-ion (optimized for efficiency) |
| Screen-on Time (SOT) | ~8-10 hours | ~9-11 hours |
| Standby Time | ~2 days | ~2 days |
| Power Efficiency | 4nm or 3nm chipset (Exynos/Snapdragon) | 3nm chipset (A18 Bionic) |
| Adaptive Battery | Yes (AI-based optimization) | Yes (iOS optimization) |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (Wireless PowerShare) | No |
⚡ Charging Speed
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wired Charging Speed | Up to 45W (Super Fast Charging 2.0) | Up to 30W (USB-C Fast Charging) |
| Wireless Charging | 15W (Qi Wireless Charging) | 15W (MagSafe Wireless Charging) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes (Wireless PowerShare) | No |
| Battery Capacity | ~4,900 mAh (estimated) | ~4,700 mAh (estimated) |
| Charging Time (0-100%) | ~60 minutes (with 45W charger) | ~90 minutes (with 30W charger) |
| Charging Technology | Adaptive Fast Charging, Super Fast Charging 2.0 | USB-C Fast Charging, MagSafe Charging |
| Included Charger | Not included (sold separately) | Not included (sold separately) |
🔊 Speaker Test
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | Stereo speakers (bottom-firing + earpiece) | Stereo speakers (bottom-firing + earpiece) |
| Audio Output | Dolby Atmos support | Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos support |
| Loudness | High volume output, suitable for media consumption | Balanced volume output, clear even at high levels |
| Bass Performance | Improved bass with AKG tuning | Deep bass with Apple’s custom audio tuning |
| Clarity | Clear mids and highs, good for music and movies | Exceptional clarity, optimized for multimedia |
| 3D/Spatial Audio | Yes (Dolby Atmos) | Yes (Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking) |
| Speaker Durability | Water and dust resistance (IP68) | Water and dust resistance (IP68) |
| Microphone Integration | Noise cancellation during calls and recordings | Studio-quality mic for calls and recordings |
| Equalizer Options | Customizable EQ via Samsung Sound Assistant | Limited EQ customization (presets only) |
| Speaker Placement | Bottom-firing speaker + earpiece (as secondary) | Bottom-firing speaker + earpiece (as secondary) |
| Audio Enhancements | Adapt Sound, Dolby Atmos gaming support | Spatial Audio, Headphone Accommodations |
| Volume Consistency | Consistent across media types | Slightly better consistency in dynamic range |
| Speaker Distortion | Minimal at high volumes | Almost none, even at maximum volume |
| Media Playback | Excellent for movies, music, and gaming | Superior for movies, music, and gaming |
| Speaker Branding | Tuned by AKG | Apple-designed audio system |
| Additional Features | Game Mode for optimized audio | Cinematic Mode for enhanced audio in videos |
🚀 Performance
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2400 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (region-dependent) | Apple A18 Pro (3nm architecture) |
| GPU | AMD-based Xclipse GPU / Adreno GPU | Apple-designed 6-core GPU |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage Options | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB (UFS 4.0) | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB (NVMe SSD) |
| AI Performance | NPU integrated in Exynos/Snapdragon | 16-core Neural Engine (A18 Pro) |
| Cooling System | Vapor Chamber Cooling | Graphene-based cooling |
| Benchmark Scores (Est.) | ~1,800 (Single-core), ~6,500 (Multi-core) | ~2,500 (Single-core), ~7,200 (Multi-core) |
| 5G Modem | Integrated Snapdragon X75 / Exynos Modem | Qualcomm X75 Modem |
| Operating System | Android 15 (One UI 7) | iOS 18 |
| Gaming Performance | Excellent (Ray Tracing support) | Excellent (Metal API optimization) |
| Battery Efficiency | Efficient (Snapdragon/Exynos optimization) | Highly Efficient (A18 Pro 3nm process) |
📊 Benchmark Performance
🔹 GeekBench 6
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| Single-core Score | ~2100 | ~2500 |
| Multi-core Score | ~6500 | ~7200 |
🔹 Antutu 10
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| Overall Score | ~1.6M | ~1.7M |
🔹 3DMark
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| Wild Life Extreme | ~4500 | ~5000 |
📸 Camera Comparison
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 200 MP (f/1.7, 1/1.3″ sensor, OIS) | 48 MP (f/1.6, 1/1.28″ sensor, OIS) |
| Ultra-Wide Camera | 12 MP (f/2.2, 120° FoV) | 12 MP (f/2.2, 120° FoV) |
| Telephoto Camera | 50 MP (f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS) | 12 MP (f/2.8, 5x optical zoom, OIS) |
| Front Camera | 12 MP (f/2.2, 4K video) | 12 MP (f/1.9, 4K video, LiDAR for AR) |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 60fps | 4K @ 60fps, 8K @ 30fps (rumored) |
| Zoom Capabilities | Up to 30x Space Zoom (hybrid) | Up to 25x digital zoom |
| Low-Light Performance | Enhanced Night Mode with AI | Photonic Engine with improved Night Mode |
| AI Features | AI Scene Optimizer, Object Eraser, AI Photo Editing | Photonic Engine, Smart HDR 5, Deep Fusion |
| Stabilization | Super Steady OIS + EIS | Sensor-shift OIS + Cinematic Mode |
| Pro Features | Pro Mode, Director’s View, Single Take | ProRAW, ProRes, Cinematic Mode |
| AR Capabilities | AR Zone, 3D Scanner | LiDAR Scanner, ARKit 6 |
| Software Enhancements | One UI 7 (based on Android 15) | iOS 18 (with advanced computational photography) |
🎥 Video Quality
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video Resolution | Up to 8K @ 30fps | Up to 8K @ 30fps |
| Stabilization | Super Steady (AI-based stabilization) | Sensor-shift Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| HDR Support | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision HDR |
| Slow Motion | 960fps @ 1080p | 240fps @ 1080p |
| Cinematic Mode | Yes (AI-enhanced) | Yes (Cinematic Mode with adjustable focus) |
| Low-Light Video | Improved Night Mode for video | Action Mode with enhanced low-light performance |
| Zoom in Video | Up to 10x Hybrid Zoom | Up to 5x Optical Zoom |
| Audio in Video | Stereo recording with spatial audio | Stereo recording with spatial audio |
| Video Formats | MP4, AVI, MKV | HEVC, H.264, ProRes |
| AI Features | AI Scene Optimizer, Auto Framing | Smart HDR 5, Photonic Engine |
| Front Camera Video | 4K @ 60fps | 4K @ 60fps |
| Bitrate | High bitrate for 8K and 4K | ProRes support for high bitrate |
| Color Accuracy | Natural tones with AI enhancements | True-to-life colors with advanced color grading |
| Dynamic Range | Excellent | Industry-leading |
| Software Enhancements | One UI 6.1 with advanced video editing tools | iOS 18 with enhanced video editing capabilities |
🏆 Overall Verdict
🔹 Pros
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus:
- Higher resolution display
- Faster wired charging
- Slightly larger battery capacity
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max:
- Superior processor performance
- Longer battery life
- Better optimized software experience
- Better zoom capabilities with 5x telephoto
🔹 Cons
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus:
- Slower software updates compared to iPhone
- Weaker telephoto zoom
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max:
- Slower charging speed
- Higher price tag
