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Detailed Review: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max – Who Wins?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
VS
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
VS
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Build Quality
| Device Height | 162.8 mm (6.41 inches) | 163.4 mm (6.43 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.6 mm (3.06 inches) | 78 mm (3.07 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.2 mm (0.32 inches) | 8.75 mm (0.34 inches) |
| Device Weight | 218 g (7.69 oz) | 233 g (8.22 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Silver, Gray, Blue | Silver, Blue, Orange |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | No |
| Display Coverage | 92.4% | 91.6% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A19 Pro |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4470 MHz | 4260 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 3.53 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix M)- 2 cores at 4.32 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix L) | - 4 cores at 2.6 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.26 GHz: Everest |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Apple Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 830 | Apple A19 Pro GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1100 MHz | 1620 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 768 |
| Computational Performance | ~3379.2 GFLOPS | ~2488.3 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5333 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | iOS 26 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 8.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 11:10 hr | 12:36 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 19:32 hr | 22:25 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 160 hr | 123 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 200 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 140 | Optical, 4x |
| Camera Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 120FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 240FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 200 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Telephoto: 10 MP 4) Ultrawide: 50 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Telephoto: 48 MP 3) Ultrawide: 48 MP 4) Depth |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | 20 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5K3LU | Sony IMX914 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.2" (≈ 0.31 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 1 | |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | eSIM |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100),B2(1900),B4(AWS),B5(850),B8(900) | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700),B14(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B28(700),B29(700),B30(2300),B66(AWS-3),B71(600) | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | January 2025 | September 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $1299 | $1199 |
| Sensor List | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 93 | 91 |
| Camera Rating | 93 | 97* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 98 | 98 |
| Battery Rating | 97 | 97 |
| Connectivity Rating | 90 | 98 |
| Overall Review Score | 93 | 96* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
$1,299.00 USD
EUR
1,092.07
INR
117,682.52
NGN
1,758,328.48
JPY
200,866.97
MYR
5,096.89
CNY
8,987.39
ZAR
20,710.74
RUB
100,405.95
GBP
951.39
CHF
996.98
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1,199.00 USD
EUR
1,008.00
INR
108,623.05
NGN
1,622,968.32
JPY
185,403.77
MYR
4,704.52
CNY
8,295.52
ZAR
19,116.38
RUB
92,676.47
GBP
878.15
CHF
920.23
