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Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra X Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) 08Points
6.1"
OLED

1179x2556

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3274
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) Compare Apple iPhone 15 Pro X
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)} 8 Advantages Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) vs Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 4.0
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs218 grams (7.63 ounces)
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsOIS: Optical stabilization
+1/1.28" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.3" inches
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP2%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 12MP
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs5G Sub6
3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)vs+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5vs+12GB LPDDR5X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)1%
Thinner
1179x2556 pixelsvs+1440x3120 pixels49%
Higher resolution screen
461 PPIvs+498 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.1"vs+6.9"13%
Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MPvs+(quad camera) 200MP + 10MP + 50MP + 50MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3274 mAhvs+5000 mAh53%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
27Wvs+45W67%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.3 + A2DP/LEvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

36 Common items in both devices
256GB (230GB available) / 256GB (223GB available)
Titanium frame, glass front and back
Super Retina XDR OLED / LTPO AMOLED
Dolby Vision/HDR10 / HDR10+
120Hz
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
 
ModeliPhone 15 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
Other model namesiPhone 15 Pro (A2848, A3101, A3102, A3104)Galaxy S25 Ultra SM-S938B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date9/22/2023, Announced: 9/12/20232/3/2025, Announced: 2/22/2025
Depth8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 146.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.77 in)77.6 x 162.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.41 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)218 grams (7.63 ounces)
Build, materialsTitanium frame, glass front and backTitanium frame, glass front and back
Back: Gorilla Armor 2
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
Display typeSuper Retina XDR OLEDLTPO AMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1179x2556 pixels (19.5:9)1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)461 PPI498 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCeramic ShieldGorilla Armor 2
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Always-On Display
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut
2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
System versioniOS 17Android 15
Firmware updateiOS 18feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 7.0

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A17 Pro (3nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core)
4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU Pro (6-core)Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1486977 (v10)
Geekbench: 7237 (v6.0)
AnTuTu: 2207809 (v10)
Geekbench: 9846 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR512GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
256GB (223GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 ()
mmWave ()
SA/NSA/Sub6 ()
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.877mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF
0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner
(quad camera)
200 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
50MP periscope telephoto f/3.4111mm1/2.52"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
50MP ultrawide f/1.9120°0.7µmPDAFSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.28" inches1/1.3" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.6µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)
10-bit HDR
ProRes RAW
Cinematic mode
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
12 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3274 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging
4.5W Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black titanium, White titanium, Blue titanium, Natural titanium
• Apple Pay
• Face ID
• MagSafe
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Wireless DeX
• Stylus (S Pen)
• Circle to Search

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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