Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 16

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jul 10 by Billy G.

Samsung Galaxy S25
Samsung Galaxy S25
iPhone 16
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: iPhone 16 wins on performance and longevity with A18 chip benchmarks 18% higher single-core than Snapdragon 8 Elite per Geekbench 6 and 6 years of updates versus 5. Galaxy S25 offers 120Hz display and faster 45W charging but trails in sustained battery life at 3561mAh equivalent capacity. Both score similarly on design but iPhone 16 edges value through stronger resale data.

Winner: iPhone 16

Samsung Galaxy S25: 7/10

iPhone 16: 7.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25iPhone 16
Display6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz6.1-inch Super Retina XDR 60Hz
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 EliteA18
RAM12GB LPDDR5X8GB
Battery4000mAh3561mAh

Samsung Galaxy S25

What works

  • 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
  • 45W wired charging support
  • 50MP main camera with 3x optical zoom

What doesn't

  • 4000mAh battery capacity
  • No dedicated telephoto lens on base model

iPhone 16

What works

  • A18 chip with 16-core Neural Engine
  • USB-C port with 27W charging
  • 48MP Fusion camera system

What doesn't

  • 60Hz display refresh rate
  • 3561mAh battery capacity

Bottom line

Our pick: iPhone 16.

People also ask

How does iphone 16 pro max vs iphone 17 air compare?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch 120Hz display, A18 Pro chip, and starts at $1199. The iPhone 17 Air has no released specs or pricing for comparison.

How does iphone 16 plus vs iphone 17 compare?

The iPhone 17 has not launched so no verified specs exist for comparison to the iPhone 16 Plus. The iPhone 16 Plus uses a 6.7-inch display and A18 chip with 128GB base storage.

How does iphone 16 pro vs iphone 17 compare?

The iPhone 17 has not been released, preventing any direct comparison to the iPhone 16 Pro's A18 Pro chip, 6.3-inch 120Hz display, or $999 starting price. No verified specs or pricing exist for the iPhone 17.

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The iPhone 17 Pro has no released specs for comparison to the iPhone 16 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at 999 dollars with a 6.3-inch display and A18 Pro chip.

How does iphone 16 pro vs iphone 17 air compare?

The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch 120Hz display and A18 Pro chip. No verified specs or pricing exist yet for the unreleased iPhone 17 Air.

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