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Expert Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Apple iPhone 16
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
VS
Apple iPhone 16
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
VS
Apple iPhone 16
Build Quality
| Device Height | 159 mm (6.26 inches) | 147.6 mm (5.81 inches) |
| Device Width | 76 mm (2.99 inches) | 71.6 mm (2.82 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 5.9 mm (0.23 inches) | 7.8 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 163 g (5.75 oz) | 170 g (6 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Silver, Gray, Blue | White, Black, Blue, Green, Pink |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | No |
| Display Coverage | 91.2% | 86.4% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A18 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4470 MHz | 4040 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 2.42 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.05 GHz: Everest |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 830 | Apple A18 GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1100 MHz | 1490 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 640 |
| Computational Performance | ~3379.2 GFLOPS | ~1907 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5300 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | iOS 18 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 8.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 06:41 hr | 13:44 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 15:11 hr | 18:09 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 107 hr | 130 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 200 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | 116 |
| Camera Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 120FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 200 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | 23 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5K3LU | CMOS |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.2" (≈ 0.31 inch) | 1/3.6" (≈ 0.28 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 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 | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) |
| 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), B17(700), B18 (800MHz), B19 (800MHz), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500), B66(AWS-3) | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 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 | May 2025 | September 2024 |
| Initial Pricing | $1099 | $799 |
| Sensor List | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 96 | 74 |
| Camera Rating | 84* | 89 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 94 | 85 |
| Battery Rating | 66 | 88 |
| Connectivity Rating | 90 | 88 |
| Overall Review Score | 86* | 86 |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
$1,099.00 USD
EUR
930.08
INR
99,600.28
NGN
1,501,844.27
JPY
172,854.02
MYR
4,338.41
CNY
7,630.80
ZAR
17,631.04
RUB
84,624.98
GBP
807.98
CHF
853.48
Apple iPhone 16
$799.00 USD
EUR
676.19
INR
72,411.85
NGN
1,091,877.68
JPY
125,669.12
MYR
3,154.13
CNY
5,547.78
ZAR
12,818.20
RUB
61,524.44
GBP
587.42
CHF
620.50
