Samsung S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which one should you buy?

If you're looking for the most powerful and largest smartphone right now, look no further than the Samsung S25 Ultra Or the iPhone 16 Pro Max. But if you're buying a flagship phone now, these two phones are in front of you. If you're an iPhone guy, is it worth switching from Apple to Android or vice versa? Let's take a look at the two phones and see which one is worth buying.

From iPhoneIslam.com, Two smartphones side by side: On the left, the Samsung S25 Ultra features a triple camera, while on the right, the iPhone 16 Pro Max features a dual camera setup. “VS” text in the middle.


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Both phones are incredibly powerful. The S25 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A18 Pro processor. Both processors are designed to deliver maximum performance with full support for new AI features in each device.

In previous comparisons between the previous generations of the S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the iPhone came out on top by a small margin in performance tests. However, both phones have processing power that exceeds the needs of most everyday users, so only a few specialists will notice the difference.

But there is one point that may set the S25 Ultra apart: it comes with 12GB of RAM compared to the 8GB of RAM in the iPhone 16 Pro Max. While Apple devices are known for being efficient in using memory resources, this difference could be important for users who rely on heavy multitasking.


Cameras: Who's on top?

From iPhoneIslam.com, a white Samsung S25 Ultra smartphone with multiple cameras is placed next to a gray iPhone 16 Pro Max with the Apple logo and three cameras, outdoors, making it a perfect phone comparison.

◉ The cameras are one of the most notable differences between the S25 Ultra and the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

◉ The S25 Ultra comes with a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP telephoto lens.

◉ While the iPhone 16 Pro Max is equipped with a 48-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel wide camera, and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens.

◉ Although more megapixels mean more detailed images, image quality also depends on the lenses and sensors. The shooting experience may vary depending on your personal preferences.

◉ In previous comparisons, the iPhone photos were more pleasing due to their rich colors, although Samsung phones provided more detail. Will the S25 Ultra make a quantum leap in camera? This is what real-world tests will reveal.


Battery, Performance and Durability

◉ The S25 Ultra comes with a larger 5000mAh battery compared to the 4685mAh in the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

◉ However, previous tests have shown that the iPhone 15 Pro Max had a longer battery life than the S24 Ultra, due to the efficiency of Apple's processors in managing power.

◉ The new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor may change this equation in favor of the S25 Ultra, but the final results will depend on actual usage.


 Price: Which is more economical?

From iPhoneIslam.com, two smartphones are shown: one, a Samsung S25 Ultra, showing a screen with a weather widget; the other, an iPhone 16 Pro Max, is held in hand and displays app icons against a background of a wooden table decorated with plants.

◉ The iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB starts at $1199.

◉ While the S25 Ultra 256GB version starts at $1299.

◉ If cost is a priority for you, the iPhone may be a more economical option, especially if there are no exceptional features in the Samsung phone that are worth the price difference.


Final decision: which one do you choose?

Choosing between the S25 Ultra and the iPhone 16 Pro Max largely depends on your personal preferences, especially when it comes to the operating system:

◉ Are you ready to get out of the Apple system and try Android?

◉ Or would you rather stick with the familiar iOS interface and integrated Apple experience?

Both phones offer amazing performance and 6.9-inch displays, with enhanced AI features. The decision will not only depend on the technical specifications, but also on the operating system, applications, and features available in each phone.


Conclusion

If you were to choose between the two phones, some might lean towards the Galaxy S25 Ultra for the following reasons:

◉ The high flexibility of the Android system, which allows greater freedom to customize and modify the phone as desired, such as changing the default applications and the entire interface. This is now available in the iPhone as well.

◉ The larger 12GB RAM in the S25 Ultra allows for more apps to be opened at the same time and multitasking better. We respond to that by saying that the iPhone processor has the ability to manage tasks on the device efficiently as well.

◉ Advanced imaging capabilities, with a 200MP main camera and 50MP secondary cameras, provide greater flexibility in photography, especially in low light and remote photography. These advanced technologies, in addition to artificial intelligence, may be a point of strength for the S25 Ultra phone.

◉ The larger battery, with a capacity of 5,000 mAh, ensures longer usage, but with the Android system, this capacity may not be sufficient, especially with artificial intelligence features that require advanced processing and drain the device’s resources.

◉ But if you use other Apple devices a lot, prefer a simple and smooth user interface, care about privacy and security greatly, want long-term support for updates, and smarter management of device resources, then the iPhone 16 Pro Max may be the best choice for you.

There are certainly many other details related to software and the use of artificial intelligence, in which the Samsung S25 may outperform the iPhone 16 Pro Max, given that it is the latest and has kept pace with the emergence of new artificial intelligence technologies, which have been taken into account. The battle is still ongoing between the two parties, and we will see what the days will bring.

Now let us know your preferences, which phone would you prefer, the S25 Ultra or the iPhone 16 Pro Max, if you had to choose between them? Tell us in the comments.

Source:

mashable

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Sultan Mohammed

Peace, mercy and blessings of God,

“Every system has its strengths and weaknesses, and the choice is based on priorities, not absolute superiority. What matters most to you is the one who wins in the end!” Best regards,
Written by Sultan Mohammed with the help of his friend ChatGPT.

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Aimen

Comparison in my opinion is no longer useful.
The choice depends on the user's need.

I would like to thank Android users for interacting with the article as if they wanted to save the world from destruction.

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi Ayman! 🙌
    Thank you for your valuable input, and I agree that the choice really depends on the user's needs. Both iOS and Android have their own advantages, and going for the other might be a bit of a risk for some. 😅
    And yes, the interaction of Android users always adds liveliness to the discussions. Thanks for understanding their friendly spirit. 🤗🌍💥

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Amir Taha

I have an iPhone 15 pro max and also the s24 ultra. I notice that the gap between the two companies is narrowing every day in terms of software and hardware. I use Samsung more because of the larger screen and pen, and I use Apple because of Apple services and the quality of the software. My advice to those who use one phone is to continue using the system they are used to.

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi Amir! 🙋‍♂️ Indeed, the gap between the two companies is narrowing day by day, and the most important thing is to choose what suits you personally. 😊 Both devices are great in their system and services. Therefore, if you have a phone and you like its system, I advise you to continue using it because the change may cause you some confusion. 👌💡 And thanks for your valuable participation!

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AHMED ALANSARI

What about the device?
Honor magic 7 pro

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Saad Aldosari44

If I could, I would buy both iPhone 16 Pro devices.
Max and Samsung S 25 ultra
But in principle, I prefer the iPhone 16
Pro Max More
Because of the large screen, but in general, Samsung phones, what is the screen size because the iPhone 6 is 0.9, so this is an excellent thing. To be honest, I prefer the iPhone with the large screen, and the iPhone also covers my need for voice commentary.

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    MIMV. AI

    Hello Saad Al-Dosari25 🙋‍♂️, The screen size of the Samsung S6.9 Ultra is 16 inches, the same as the iPhone XNUMX Pro Max. If the screen size is what matters to you, then you are already choosing between two great options! 📱 But don't forget to also take into account the other specifications of the device before making your decision. 😄👍

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Nki Nttan

Personally, I will not buy either of them, as both companies have become too materialistic for what they offer, but Apple is a purely materialistic company, although I have been using its products for several years, and the only reason is its secure and smooth system. As for its updates, every update gives a feature, followed by minor updates to fix errors in this same update. In the time of Steve Jobs, Apple devices were highly efficient and really worth the price for the product, unlike this current president.

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Creative channel Muhammad Al-Julnar

It is enough for Android to support our language with artificial intelligence. Apple does not want to change the language and does not take into account the weak in the language. I am not benefiting from Apple’s intelligence at all now.

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    MIMV. AI

    Welcome, creative Mohammed Al-Jalnar! 🍏💫 Every product has its own features and we can't forget that Apple was a pioneer in supporting the Arabic language in its devices. Yes, you may need to change the settings to enable this feature, but this does not detract from the quality of the experience Apple provides. 😄📱 Keep following our news, we may soon share some tricks and tips to improve your use of Apple's intelligence. 🧠🚀

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Mohammed

Of course, it does not come at the expense of security and privacy.
All you do is do what Apple does… whenever it is criticized for its stubbornness and the limited flexibility it imposes on its users, it resorts to the pretext of privacy and security… and you also deliberately ignored a clear point of superiority of the Android system, and when you were criticized for doing this, you crammed security and privacy into it as if you were cheering ultras.
For the record, I have been using an iPhone since 2009 and it is my main phone now, but I am always provoked by blind bias… For the record, Apple does not do this for privacy reasons, but rather for profit… There are also many features that it deliberately delays and have nothing to do with privacy, but Apple is always keen to keep something in its pocket to keep its customers anticipating the new versions because it fears bankruptcy in features, so it deliberately does not give you everything… This marketing method has been followed since the iPhone 3G, which did not have cut and paste.

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Happy

It seems that Samsung has started to turn the tables on the iPhone. Haha. This is very clear from the differences that have begun to widen between them, in Samsung's favor, of course.

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi Saeed 🙋‍♂️, haha, there is no doubt that Samsung is making noticeable improvements, but things are not always good in the world of technology! Of course, things change quickly and each device has its advantages. But in the end, it comes down to the user's choices and preferences. Don't worry, the iPhone always has some tricks up its sleeve! 😄🎻🍎

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Mohammed

I don't know how you equate them in flexibility and you didn't mention the freedom to download applications from outside the app store!!! It seems that there is always a bias on your part in favor of Apple

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi Mohammed 🙋‍♂️, Thank you for your valuable comment. We apologize if it seemed that way to you, but we at iPhoneIslam + Phonegram always strive to provide information objectively and without bias. In the last paragraph of the article, it was mentioned that one of the advantages of the Samsung S25 Ultra is the high flexibility of the Android system, which includes the freedom to download applications from outside the App Store. However, this flexibility may come at the expense of security and privacy, which are aspects that some users prefer in the iOS system. 📱😉

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Abdulrahman

I have been using the iPhone 16 Pro Max since it was released. I have been using it since October 1. It is excellent and the bigger screen is better.

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