
The Samsung Galaxy S25 excels in raw power, multitasking, and gaming performance, making it a strong contender for users prioritising performance-heavy applications. Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 offers a more refined user experience and superior thermal efficiency, making it a solid choice for those who value ecosystem integration and sustained performance over time.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 launched in India with an overclocked Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, accompanied by 12GB of RAM. The iPhone 16 (review) rocks an in-house Apple A18 chipset with 8GB of RAM under the hood. To determine which smartphone delivers better performance, the Samsung Galaxy S25 and the iPhone 16 were put through a series of tests, including synthetic benchmarks like AnTuTu and Geekbench—assessing CPU, GPU, and overall system performance—as well as gaming evaluations.
Tests | Samsung Galaxy S25 | iPhone 16 |
Geekbench single-core (CPU test) | 21,85,567 | 17,64,170 |
Geekbench multi-core (CPU test) | 2,750 | 3,278 |
AnTuTu (overall performance) | 10,072 | 7,995 |
Gaming (total temperature increase after 90 minutes) | 10.5 degrees Celsius | 6.7 degrees Celsius |
Verdict
- Geekbench: The iPhone 16 delivers superior performance on the Geekbench single-core test. However, the performance gap is not as significant as the multi-core test where the Samsung Galaxy S25 achieves a score of over 10,000. This has to be the highest ever for a smartphone. Given the result, the Samsung smartphone should excel in multitasking, effortlessly handling multiple apps running simultaneously in the background.
- AnTuTu: The AnTuTu score analyses the CPU, GPU, memory, and user experience of the device. The Samsung Galaxy S25 outperforms the iPhone 16 in all categories, except user experience (UX). The iPhone offers better UX, per the synthetic benchmark app. However, thanks to the enhanced chipset and superior RAM, the Galaxy S25’s graphics, processing, and memory capabilities remain better than its counterpart. In practical use, this should translate to faster task execution and superior graphics rendering.
- Gaming test: As high-end smartphones, both devices handle graphically demanding games with ease. We tested them with BGMI, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Real Racing 3, all of which ran smoothly with high-quality graphics and stable frame rates. Neither the Samsung Galaxy S25 nor the iPhone 16 experienced significant lag or overheating. However, the iPhone 16 exhibited better thermal management, running approximately 4 degrees cooler than its rival. This is negligible for short bursts of gaming.
Key Specs
Apple iPhone 16
Apple A18Processor |
6.1 inches (15.49 cm)Display |
8 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 256 GB 8 GB RAM + 512 GBRAM & Storage |
48 MP + 12 MPRear Camera |
12 MPFront Camera |
3561 mAhBattery |
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Key Specs
Samsung Galaxy S25
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteProcessor |
6.2 inches (15.75 cm)Display |
12 GB RAM + 256 GB 12 GB RAM + 512 GBRAM & Storage |
50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MPRear Camera |
12 MPFront Camera |
4000 mAhBattery |
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