General Features
| Feature | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|
| Dimensions (mm) | 163.0 x 77.5 x 8.3 | 162.4 x 78.1 x 8.6 |
| Weight (g) | 225 | 232 |
| Screen Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Screen Resolution | 1290 x 2796 pixels | 1440 x 3120 pixels |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 (or higher dynamic) |
| Battery Capacity (mAh) | 4685 | 5000 |
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (hexa-core, 3.78 GHz) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 or Exynos 2500 (octa-core, 3.4 GHz) |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 12 or 16 |
| Storage Options (GB) | 256, 512, 1TB (no expansion) | 256, 512, 1TB (microSD support) |
Screen and Image Quality
| Feature | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|
| Screen Type | OLED, HDR10+ | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 460 | 521 |
| Brightness Level (nits) | 2000 (peak) | 2500 (peak) |
| Touch Features | 120Hz ProMotion, LTPO | 120Hz or higher, S Pen support |
| Screen Protection | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Armor |
Camera Systems
| Feature | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|
| Main Camera (MP) | 48 (f/1.78, OIS) | 200 (f/1.7, OIS, 10x optical zoom) |
| Ultra Wide Camera (MP) | 48 (f/2.2) | 12 (f/2.2) |
| Telephoto Camera (MP) | 12 (f/2.8, 5x optical zoom) | 50 (f/3.4, 5x optical zoom) |
| Video Recording | 8K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 8K@30fps, Super Steady mode |
| Front Camera (MP) | 12 (f/1.9) | 12 (f/2.2, autofocus) |
| Other Features | Night mode, depth detection | 100x digital zoom, AI enhancements |
Performance and Connectivity
| Feature | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | Adreno 830 or equivalent |
| Benchmark Score (AnTuTu) | Approximately 1,800,000 | Approximately 2,000,000 |
| Water and Dust Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Other | Face ID, high-performance cooling | Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, expandable storage |
Comparison comment: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers more consistent performance in daily use with its optimized ecosystem and superior battery efficiency, but the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s higher resolution screen and advanced zoom capabilities provide advantages for photography enthusiasts. Although both are expensive options, the iPhone’s processor power stands out in long-term use, while the Galaxy’s flexibility features offer more customization options.
