Intro
Samsung’s recently announced Galaxy S25 and the entry level flagship is shaping up to be a serious threat to the iPhone 16’s prospects. Today, we’re diving into a comparison between the Galaxy S25 and the iPhone 16 Pro to see how they stack up.
The Galaxy S25 officially debuted on January 22, but our comparison is still in a somewhat early stage as we continue running benchmarks and camera tests. Stay tuned for updates and our final verdict soon.
Which of these two will claim the title of the Best Compact Flagship phone?
Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 16 Pro differences:
| Galaxy S25 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| A more compact phone | Slightly larger and heavier |
| A smaller 6.2-inch screen, 120Hz refresh rate | 6.3-inch display, ProMotion 120Hz, 1-nit minimum brightness |
| Similar triple camera system, but has 3X zoom | Similar camera system, 48MP stacked sensor for the main camera, 48MP ultrawide, tetraprism telephoto with 5X optical |
| 12GB RAM | Less RAM at 8GB but not that important |
| 128GB of base storage | Same 128GB base storage |
| A smaller 4,000mAh battery | A smaller 3,582 mAh battery |
| 25W wired charging, wireless charging | Similar wired and wireless charging speeds |
Table of Contents:
Also read:
Design and Display Quality
Compact flagships are growing bigger?
The Galaxy S25 remains the more compact of the two, with a 6.2-inch display, dimensions of 70.5 x 146.9 x 7.2 mm, and a weight of just 162 grams. In comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro measures 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm. If you’re looking for a more compact flagship, the Galaxy S25 has the edge by shaving off a few millimeters. That said, the design philosophy has remained somewhat a constant across recent generations for both series.
Both the Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16 Pro stick to the familiar glass-and-metal sandwich design. Apart from the differences in camera housing, the two phones look and feel surprisingly similar. However, there’s a big difference in build materials: the iPhone 16 Pro boasts a Grade 5 titanium frame, while the Galaxy S25 relies on good old aluminum.
The iPhone 16 Pro is available in four titanium finishes: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and Desert Titanium. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25 is available in the following hues:
Samsung Galaxy S25 Colors:
- Navy
- Silver Shadow
- Icy Blue
- Mint
When it comes to displays, the screen sizes are similar, and both devices use pretty much the same display tech. The iPhone 16 Pro features a flat 6.3-inch display with a resolution of 1206 x 2622 pixels and Apple’s ProMotion technology (120Hz adaptive refresh rate). The Galaxy S25, on the other hand, is equipped with a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2320 pixels) and the same 1-120Hz dynamic refresh rate. In terms of pixel density, the iPhone has a slight advantage with 460 PPI, compared to the Galaxy’s 416 PPI.
We’re still testing the Galaxy S25, so stay tuned for our display tests, where we’ll dive into details like color accuracy, minimum brightness, temperature, and all the other geeky stuff.
Performance and Software
“For Galaxy” might give the A18 Pro a run for its money
In terms of RAM, the Galaxy S25 packs 12GB, while the iPhone 16 Pro offers 8GB. However, thanks to iOS’s efficient app management and optimization, the difference in real-world performance is literally non-existent.
The software situation is pretty complicated at the moment. Apple has introduced its AI system, dubbed Apple Intelligence (a rather bold abbreviation hijack), but many features remain in beta or slated for future updates. Meanwhile, Samsung’s Galaxy AI is much more mature, and there are some new additions with the S25 series like Now Brief, Gemini integration, and more.
Finally, the Galaxy S25 continues Samsung’s commitment to long software support, offering seven years of major OS updates—a slight advantage over the iPhone 16 Pro and its usual five-year support cycle.
Camera
Hardware stagnation
It’s hard to get excited about a new phone when the camera hardware has remained unchanged for several generations. While we understand that in today’s smartphone landscape, AI and post-processing algorithms are just as important as megapixels, sensor size, and optics, we still wish Samsung had at least upgraded the ultrawide camera on the Galaxy S25.
Unfortunately, the S25 sticks with the same 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP telephoto camera as its predecessor—and the one before that… and the one before that.
The iPhone 16 Pro, on the other hand, is a known quantity. We’ve already tested its camera system, and it performed impressively, earning an overall score of 154 in our camera rating widget (158 for photo quality and 150 for video). It also features a triple-camera setup, consisting of a 48MP main camera, a 48MP ultrawide, and a 12MP tetraprism telephoto lens with 5x native optical zoom.
Battery Life and Charging
Probably a tie
Regarding charging, the iPhone 16 Pro sticks with the 25W wired charging from the previous generation, at least on paper. However, our tests have shown that, in certain scenarios, the iPhone 16 Pro can charge faster. The Galaxy S25 matches these charging speeds, which may be disappointing to some, but it is what it is.
Specs Comparison
| Specs | Galaxy S25 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 162 g | 199 g |
| Screen | 6.2-inch Super AMOLED 1-120Hz |
6.3-inch OLED 1-120Hz ProMotion |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite (for Galaxy) | Apple A18 Pro |
| RAM, Storage and Price | 12/128GB for $799 | 8/128GB for $999 |
| Cameras | 50MP main 12MP ultra-wide 10MP telephoto, 3x zoom 12MP front |
48MP main 48MP ultra-wide 12MP telephoto, 5x zoom 12MP front |
| Battery Size | 4,000 mAh | 3,582 mAh |
| Charging Speeds | 25W wired Wireless support |
25W wired 25W wireless with MagSafe |
Which one should you buy?
This isn’t straightforward, guys. The iPhone 16 Pro has some very cool refinements, and even though it can’t be seen as a groundbreaking upgrade, the package is as strong as ever. The Galaxy S25, on the other hand, features the hardware necessary to put up a serious fight, so the outcome is unclear at the moment.
That being said, we have the usual iOS vs Android battle between these two, and we should also mention that the vanilla Galaxy S25 is around $200 cheaper than the iPhone 16 Pro. Whether or not it will offer enough to make people chose it over the Apple’s flagship, we still don’t know.
We will update this comparison with benchmarks, camera samples, and other lab data soon, so stay tuned for the final verdict.
👇Follow more 👇
👉 bdphone.com
👉 ultractivation.com
👉 trainingreferral.com
👉 shaplafood.com
👉 bangladeshi.help
👉 www.forexdhaka.com
👉 uncommunication.com
👉 ultra-sim.com
👉 forexdhaka.com
👉 ultrafxfund.com
👉 bdphoneonline.com
👉 dailyadvice.us