Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 16 performance comparison: which one offers more power?

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.

TestsSamsung Galaxy S25iPhone 16
Geekbench single-core (CPU test)21,85,56717,64,170
Geekbench multi-core (CPU test)2,7503,278
AnTuTu (overall performance)10,0727,995
Gaming (total temperature increase after 90 minutes)10.5 degrees Celsius6.7 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.
This concludes our Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16 performance comparison. Ultimately, the decision comes down to user preference—whether raw performance or optimised experience matters more. The iPhone 16 is priced in India starting at Rs 79,900, whereas the Samsung Galaxy S25 can be yours 80,999 for its base 12GB RAM+256GB storage variant. Stay tuned to 91mobiles for the Samsung Galaxy S25 full review.

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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Apple iPhone 16 Price
₹72,400.00
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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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Samsung Galaxy S25 Price
₹80,999.00
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₹92,999.00
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