Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro compared: Which flagship reigns supreme?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is here as one of the most expensive and premium Android phones. It’s also one of the closest competitors to Apple’s iPhones in the luxury price segment, specifically the iPhone 16 Pro. With the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung offers a new chipset, a new camera, some design changes, better durability, and more. But how does the Galaxy S25 Ultra compare to one of the best iPhones, the iPhone 16 Pro? We’ll find out in this comparison.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro have been compared based on their specifications since we haven’t tested the former’s real-world performance yet.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro: price in India

The Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro have a similar starting price for the 256GB variant. However, Samsung offers the 512GB and 1TB models for a slightly cheaper price than Apple. You can check the table below for a better breakdown of the prices.

VariantGalaxy S25 Ultra PriceVariantiPhone 16 Pro Price
12GB+256GBRs 1,29,999128GBRs 1,19,900
12GB+512GBRs 1,41,999256GBRs 1,29,900
12GB+1TBRs 1,65,999512GBRs 1,49,900
1TBRs 1,69,900

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro: design, display

In terms of design, both phones look quite different making it easy to distinguish and the choice boiling down to preference. With the S25 Ultra you get a boxy design, vertically aligned cameras, and a punch-hole design. The iPhone 16 Pro has rounded corners and a square camera module at the back. Both phones also come in Titanium bodies and different colour options.

When it comes to durability, the Galaxy S25 Ultra uses the new Gorilla Glass Armor 2, which is said to be the industry’s first anti-reflective glass ceramic. The iPhone 16 Pro has Ceramic Shield, which Apple says is “tougher than any smartphone glass”. For water and dust resistance, you get the same IP68 on both phones.

The iPhone 16 Pro has a smaller display compared to the S25 Ultra. You’ll get the best displays on each phone so the experience should be great on either.

SpecsGalaxy S25 UltraiPhone 16 Pro
Display6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display , 120Hz refresh rate, 2600 nits peak brightness6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 2000 nits peak brightness
DurabilityCorning Gorilla Armor 2Ceramic Shield
IP ratingIP68IP68
ColoursTitanium Silverblue, Titanium Gray, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium BlackDesert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro: processor

The Galaxy S25 Ultra uses the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, while the iPhone 16 Pro has Apple’s fastest A18 Pro chip. Both phones are expected to offer fast and durable performance but we can’t draw a comparison yet since the S25 Ultra hasn’t been reviewed.

SpecsGalaxy S25 UltraiPhone 16 Pro
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteA18 Pro
GPUAdreno 8306-core GPU

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro: cameras

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has a total of five cameras with four sensors at the back. It also boasts Samsung’s 100x Space Zoom, which has been one of the highlights of the Ultra generation. The iPhone 16 Pro has a triple-camera setup and in-house features like Deep Fusion, Photographic Styles, and Apple ProRAW. While you can expect impressive photos with both phones, you’ll have to wait for the final comparison.

SpecsGalaxy S25 UltraiPhone 16 Pro
Rear cameras50MP ultra-wide, 200MP wide with OIS, 50MP telephoto camera  with 5x optical zoom, OIS, 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, OIS48MP Fusion, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto, up to 5x optical zoom
Front camera12MP12MP
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro: battery, charging

Apple doesn’t officially reveal the battery capacity of its iPhones but based on reports, the iPhone 16 Pro has a 3,582mAh battery. In comparison, the S25 Ultra has a bigger battery capacity. Same goes for fast charging, which the iPhone 16 Pro reportedly supports up to 45W like the S25 Ultra.

SpecsGalaxy S25 UltraiPhone 16 Pro
Battery size5000mAh3582mAh
Fast charging45W45W(unofficial)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro: software

The software experience will be quite different on both phones but you will see some iOS 18 elements in One UI 7. The Galaxy S25 Ultra gets one of the longest software support among Android phones. Apple is already known to provide years of software updates for its devices.

SpecsGalaxy S25 UltraiPhone 16 Pro
Software versionAndroid 15-based One UI 7iOS 18
No. of years7 years OS, security updatesUnspecified


This comparison should give you a fair idea on what you’re getting with the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the iPhone 16 Pro. However, for a detailed comparison and differences in terms of performance, you’ll have to wait for our review of the S25 Ultra.

Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteProcessor
6.9 inches (17.53 cm)Display
12 GB RAM + 256 GB
12 GB RAM + 512 GB
12 GB RAM + 1 TBRAM & Storage
200 MP + 50 MP + 10 MP + 50 MPRear Camera
12 MPFront Camera
5000 mAhBattery
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Price
₹141,999.00
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Key Specs

Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple A18 ProProcessor
6.3 inches (16 cm)Display
8 GB RAM + 128 GB
8 GB RAM + 256 GB
8 GB RAM + 512 GB
8 GB RAM + 1 TBRAM & Storage
48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MPRear Camera
12 MPFront Camera
3582 mAhBattery
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Price
₹112,900.00
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