Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max - Detailed Comparison

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Expert Comparison

Updated November 2025 by Mk Mobile Arena team

Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max side by side. Our table below provides a detailed, unbiased analysis of all key specifications and features to help you make an informed decision. No prices or sales—just pure information and expert insights.

Specification	Samsung Galaxy S25 View Details	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max View Details
Basic Information
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release Date	2025, February 03	Exp. release 2025, September 19
Views	N/A	N/A
Launch
Announced	22 January 2025	09 September, 2025
Status	Available	Coming soon
Body
Dimensions	146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm (5.78 x 2.78 x 0.28 in)	163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight	162 g (5.71 oz)	233 g (8.22 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum alloy frame, aluminum alloy back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Display
Type	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 480Hz PWM, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Size	6.2"	6.9"
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1320x2868 pixels
Platform
OS	Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 7	iOS 26
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Apple A19 Pro
CPU	Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)	Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
GPU	Adreno 830	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Memory
RAM	12	12
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB storage, no card slot	256GB/512GB/1TB storage, no card slot
Card Slot	No	No
Main Camera
Single	N/A	N/A
Dual	N/A	N/A
Triple	50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video	48 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Quad	N/A	N/A
Five	N/A	N/A
Features	Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video	8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera
Single	12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF	18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Dual	N/A	N/A
Triple	N/A	N/A
Quad	N/A	N/A
Five	N/A	N/A
Features	HDR, HDR10+	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	N/A	N/A
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.4, A2DP, LE	6.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	N/A	N/A
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3526
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526
Speed	HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Type	Li-Ion 4000 mAh	Li-Ion 4832 mAh - Nano SIM model Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model
Capacity	N/A	N/A
Charging	25W15W	PD2.0 and 25W
Wireless Charging	25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) 4.5W reverse wireless	Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only) 15W wireless (Qi2) 4.5W reverse wired
Misc
Colors	Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black	Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Models	SM-S931B, SM-S931B/DS, SM-S931U, SM-S931U1, SM-S931W, SM-S931N, SM-S9310, SM-S931E, SM-S931E/DS	iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525