Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) vs Apple iPhone 6 (16GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Apple iPhone 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
13mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
4.7"
IPS
IPS
750x1334
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1810
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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23 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
BSI sensor |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 6 (16GB) | |
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Model | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 6 (16GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A25 5G SM-A256E/Dual-SIM NFC | iPhone 6 A1549 CDMA, A1586 TD-LTE |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Apple |
Release date | 12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023 | 9/19/2014, Announced: 9/9/2014 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.5 x 161 millimeters (3.01 x 6.34 in) | 67 x 138.1 millimeters (2.64 x 5.44 in) |
Weight | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) | 129 grams (4.52 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 6 (16GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 4.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 750x1334 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 396 PPI | 326 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 1000nits[peak] | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 6 (16GB) | |
System version | Android 14 | iOS 8.0 |
Firmware update | Android 15 | iOS 12 |
User Interface | One UI 6.1 / 7.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 6 (16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) | 64bit: Apple A8 (20nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Typhoon (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz) | PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (4-core) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 443302 (v9), 480800 (v10) Geekbench: 2023 (v5), 2098 (v6) | Basemark X: 15841 |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 6 (16GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 1GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2 | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 6 (16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100 (A1549 CDMA/A1586) |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | A1549 CDMA model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1549 GSM model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1586 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE | LTE Cat4 A1549 CDMA/A1549 GSM model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29) A1586 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 () | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 6 (16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm (lens) | 29mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 0.64µm pixel | 1.5µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 6 (16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 6 (16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 6 (16GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 6 (16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 6 (16GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 1810 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 38 hours (1.6 days) | 14 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 250 hours (10.4 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 6 (16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Fantasy Blue, Personality Yellow | • Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Oleophobic coating • Touch ID • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • NFC Apple Pay only (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • WiFi hotspot |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 6 (16GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.98W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body) |