Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)

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

6/5/2025 6:29 PM, updated: 6/5/2025 6:41 PM

Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)

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!

29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	vs	4 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)
+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)165% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (476GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (54GB available)
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+5.8 millimeters (0.23 inches)33% Thinner	vs	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1440x3120 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	1242x2688 pixels
+513 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	456 PPI
+6.7"3% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP8 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+1/1.3" inches96% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP70% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3900 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3174 mAh
+25W67% 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.	vs	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
UFS 4.0	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures

28 Common items in both devices

LTPO AMOLED / Super AMOLED

HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Other model names	三星Galaxy S25 Edge SM-S9370	iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	5/29/2025, Announced: 5/13/2025	9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth	5.8 millimeters (0.23 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.23 in)	77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	513 PPI	456 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
System version	Android 15	iOS 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 18
User Interface	One UI 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)	Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 2147092 (v10) Geekbench: 9391 (v6)	AnTuTu: 353210 (v7) Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512GB (476GB available) UFS 4.0	64GB (54GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	1024/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2104 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A1921/A2104 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2101 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2102 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)	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 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 200 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.6µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3900 mAh	3174 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi2 wireless charging	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
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: Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Silver, Titanium Icyblue • Samsung DeX	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Face ID • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S9370 512GB)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered