Here’s a detailed comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs Apple iPhone 15 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 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ~158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm |
| Weight | ~195g | 221g |
| Display Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | ~1440 x 3088 pixels (rumored) | 1290 x 2796 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90% | ~89% |
| Build Material | Glass front & back, Aluminum frame | Ceramic Shield front, Glass back, Titanium frame |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
🖥️ Display Comparison
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | ~6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | ~1440 x 3200 pixels (QHD+) | 1290 x 2796 pixels |
| Pixel Density | ~525 PPI | ~460 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz (adaptive) | 120Hz (ProMotion, adaptive) |
| Brightness | ~1750 nits (peak) | ~2000 nits (peak HDR brightness) |
| HDR Support | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes (iOS 17+ with customizable widgets) |
| Bezel Size | Minimal bezels | Minimal bezels with Dynamic Island |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90%+ | ~89% |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield |
| Color Accuracy | Excellent (Wide color gamut) | Excellent (True Tone, P3 wide color gamut) |
| Notch/Cutout | Punch-hole (center-aligned) | Dynamic Island (pill-shaped cutout) |
| Touch Sampling Rate | ~240Hz | ~120Hz |
| Outdoor Visibility | Excellent (high brightness mode) | Excellent (high brightness mode) |
🔋 Battery Life
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | ~4,900 mAh | 4,422 mAh |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Fast Charging | 45W wired | 20W wired (supports up to 27W with compatible chargers) |
| Wireless Charging | 15W (Qi wireless charging) | 15W (MagSafe and Qi wireless charging) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes (PowerShare) | No |
| Battery Life (Estimated) | ~12-14 hours (mixed usage, estimated) | ~12-14 hours (mixed usage, tested) |
| Standby Time | ~2-3 days | ~2-3 days (tested) |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Optimization Features | Adaptive Battery, AI-based power management | Optimized Battery Charging, Low Power Mode |
| Display Impact on Battery | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (120Hz, adaptive) | Super Retina XDR (ProMotion 120Hz, adaptive) |
⚡ Charging Speed
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | ~4,900 mAh | 4,441 mAh |
| Wired Charging Speed | Up to 45W (Super Fast Charging 2.0) | Up to 27W (USB-PD) |
| Wireless Charging | 15W (Qi/PMA) | 15W (MagSafe) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes (4.5W) | No |
| Charging Time (0-100%) | ~60 minutes | ~90-100 minutes |
| Charging Technology | Adaptive Fast Charging | USB Power Delivery (PD) |
| Included Charger | Not included | Not included |
🔊 Speaker Test
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | Stereo speakers (bottom-firing + earpiece) | Stereo speakers (bottom-firing + earpiece) |
| Audio Output | Dolby Atmos support | Dolby Atmos support |
| Sound Quality | Rich, balanced sound with deep bass | Clear, detailed sound with spatial audio |
| Volume Levels | Loud and distortion-free at high volumes | Loud and crisp, with minimal distortion |
| Bass Performance | Enhanced bass with AKG tuning | Deep bass with Apple’s audio engineering |
| Clarity | Excellent clarity for vocals and instruments | Superior clarity with spatial audio effects |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos with virtual surround sound | Dolby Atmos with spatial audio for immersive sound |
| Customization | Equalizer settings in Samsung Sound Assistant | Limited customization, optimized by Apple |
| Speaker Durability | Water and dust resistance (IP68) | Water and dust resistance (IP68) |
| Microphone Integration | Noise cancellation during calls and recordings | Studio-quality microphone for calls and recordings |
| Gaming Audio | Immersive sound for gaming | Enhanced spatial audio for gaming |
| Media Playback | Excellent for movies, music, and streaming | Exceptional for movies, music, and streaming |
| Speaker Placement | Bottom-firing main speaker + earpiece as secondary | Bottom-firing main speaker + earpiece as secondary |
| Audio Codecs | Supports high-quality codecs (e.g., LDAC, aptX) | Supports AAC and high-quality Bluetooth codecs |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Bluetooth Audio | Bluetooth 5.3 with improved audio streaming | Bluetooth 5.3 with advanced audio streaming |
🚀 Performance
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2400 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (region-dependent) | A17 Pro (3nm architecture) |
| CPU Cores | Octa-core (1x Cortex-X4 + 3x Cortex-A720 + 4x Cortex-A520) | Hexa-core (2x high-performance + 4x efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 (Exynos) / Adreno 750 (Snapdragon) | Apple-designed 6-core GPU |
| Neural Engine/AI | Improved NPU for AI tasks | 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage Options | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB (UFS 4.0) | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB (NVMe-based storage) |
| Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) | ~2200 | ~2900 |
| Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | ~7000 | ~7200 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | ~4000 | ~4500 |
| Cooling System | Vapor Chamber Cooling | No active cooling, relies on thermal design |
| 5G Modem | Integrated 5G (mmWave and sub-6GHz) | Integrated 5G (mmWave and sub-6GHz) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Operating System | Android 14 (One UI 7) | iOS 17 |
| Gaming Performance | Excellent for Android gaming, ray tracing support | Console-level gaming, ray tracing support |
| Benchmark Performance | Slightly behind A17 Pro in single-core, competitive in multi-core | Industry-leading single-core and multi-core performance |
| Efficiency | Improved power efficiency with 4nm/3nm process | Highly efficient 3nm process |
📊 Benchmark Performance
🔹 GeekBench 6
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| Single-core Score | ~2100 | ~2900 |
| Multi-core Score | ~6500 | ~7200 |
🔹 Antutu 10
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| Overall Score | ~1.6M | ~1.5M |
🔹 3DMark
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| Wild Life Extreme | ~4500 | ~4700 |
📸 Camera Comparison
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 200 MP (f/1.7, OIS, 1/1.3″ sensor) | 48 MP (f/1.78, OIS, 1/1.28″ sensor) |
| 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 | 40 MP (f/2.2, AF) | 12 MP (f/1.9, AF) |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 60fps, HDR10+ | 4K @ 60fps, ProRes, Cinematic Mode, HDR Dolby Vision |
| Zoom Capabilities | 10x hybrid zoom, 100x Space Zoom (digital) | 5x optical zoom, 25x digital zoom |
| Low-Light Performance | Advanced Night Mode, larger sensor for better light capture | Photonic Engine, improved Night Mode |
| AI Features | AI Scene Optimizer, Object Eraser, AI Portrait Mode | Smart HDR 5, Photographic Styles, Deep Fusion |
| Stabilization | Super Steady OIS + EIS | Sensor-shift OIS + EIS |
| Software Enhancements | Expert RAW, Pro Mode, Single Take | ProRAW, ProRes, Photonic Engine |
| Color Accuracy | Natural and vibrant colors | True-to-life colors with Photonic Engine |
| Special Features | 200MP high-res shots, AI-based editing tools | Action Mode, Cinematic Mode, ProRes support |
🎥 Video Quality
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video Resolution | Up to 8K @ 30fps | Up to 4K @ 60fps (Cinematic Mode up to 4K @ 30fps) |
| Frame Rates | 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 60fps, 1080p @ 240fps | 4K @ 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p @ 25/30/60/120/240fps |
| Stabilization | Super Steady (AI-powered stabilization) | Sensor-shift Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| HDR Support | HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 4K @ 60fps) |
| Low-Light Performance | Improved Night Mode for video (AI-enhanced) | Action Mode for low-light stabilization |
| Zoom Capabilities | Up to 10x Hybrid Zoom (AI-enhanced) | Up to 5x Optical Zoom, 15x Digital Zoom |
| Audio Recording | Stereo recording, 3D Audio | Spatial Audio, Stereo recording |
| Cinematic Features | Director’s View, AI-powered tracking | Cinematic Mode (focus transitions, depth control) |
| Lens Options | Ultra-wide, Wide, Telephoto (AI-enhanced) | Ultra-wide, Wide, Telephoto (LiDAR for depth sensing) |
| Software Enhancements | AI-based scene optimization, Pro Mode for video | ProRAW, ProRes video recording (up to 4K @ 30fps) |
| Storage for Video | Supports high-bitrate recording (requires ample storage) | ProRes video requires significant storage (1GB/min) |
| Color Accuracy | Natural and vibrant colors (AI-enhanced) | True-to-life colors with Dolby Vision grading |
| Slow Motion | 1080p @ 240fps, 720p @ 960fps | 1080p @ 120/240fps |
| Front Camera Video | 4K @ 60fps (AI-enhanced stabilization) | 4K @ 60fps with Cinematic Mode |
| Dynamic Range | Improved HDR10+ for better highlights and shadows | Smart HDR 5 for balanced exposure |
| AI Features | AI tracking, scene recognition, and auto-framing | AI-based focus tracking and depth mapping |
🏆 Overall Verdict
🔹 Pros
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus:
- Higher resolution display
- Faster wired charging
- Larger battery capacity
Apple iPhone 15 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 15 Pro Max:
- Slower charging speed
- Higher price tag
