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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Apple iPhone 16 Pro (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra X
6.3"
OLED

1206x2622

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3582
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!

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) vs iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)} 8 Advantages Apple iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)
+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)51%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs4.04GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR5X
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1440x3120 pixels42%
Higher resolution screen
vs1206x2622 pixels
+498 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs458 PPI
+6.9"10%
Larger screen
vs6.3"
+(quad camera) 200MP + 10MP + 50MP + 50MP186%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 48MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3582 mAh
+45W50%
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.
vs30W
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.3 + A2DP/LE
UFS 4.0vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
218 grams (7.63 ounces)vs+199 grams (6.97 ounces)10%
Lighter
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
OIS: Optical stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/1.3" inchesvs+1/1.28" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 12MPvs+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP2%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
5G Sub6vs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster

37 Common items in both devices
256GB (223GB available) / 256GB (230GB available)
Titanium frame, glass front and back
LTPO AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
120Hz
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)
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ModelGalaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S25 Ultra SM-S938B/Dual-SIMiPhone 16 Pro (A3293, A3083, A3292, A3294)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date2/3/2025, Announced: 2/22/20259/20/2024, Announced: 9/9/2024
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)77.6 x 162.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.41 in)71.5 x 149.6 millimeters (2.81 x 5.89 in)
Weight218 grams (7.63 ounces)199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materialsTitanium frame, glass front and back
Back: Gorilla Armor 2
Titanium frame, glass front and back
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

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)
Display typeLTPO AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size6.9" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)1206x2622 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)498 PPI458 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Armor 2Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Always-On Display
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)
System versionAndroid 15iOS 18
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)64bit: Apple A18 Pro (3nm)
CPUOcta-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 4.04GHz P-Core (Dual-core)
4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)A18 Pro GPU (6-core)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 2207809 (v10)
Geekbench: 9846 (v6)
AnTuTu: 1713073 (v10)
Geekbench: 8261 (v6.0)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (223GB available)
UFS 4.0
256GB (230GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-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
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
A3293 (International):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
A3083 e-SIM only (USA):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
A3292 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
A3294 No e-SIM (China):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 ()A3293 (International):
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
A3083 e-SIM only (USA):
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
mmWave (258, 260, 261)
A3292 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA):
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6)
A3294 No e-SIM (China):
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, 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, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, 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, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(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
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/2.213mm0.7µmPDAF
12MP periscope telephoto f/2.8120mm1/3.06"1.12µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.3" inches1/1.28" inches
Pixel size0.6µm pixel1.22µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization on both cameras
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 extrasfeature not registered4K@24/25/30/60/120fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)
10-bit HDR
ProRes RAW
Cinematic mode

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio 3D
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

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
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
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16 Pro (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3582 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
30W Wired fast charging
4.5W Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
25W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16 Pro (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• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Wireless DeX
• Stylus (S Pen)
• Circle to Search
• Colors: Black titanium, White titanium, Blue titanium, Natural titanium
• Apple Intelligence
• Apple Pay
• Face ID
• MagSafe

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16 Pro (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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