iPhone 16 Pro vs Galaxy S25
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S25 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: iPhone 16 Pro 73 · Galaxy S25 75 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The Galaxy S25's screen is the better one — 6.2-inch dynamic ltpo amoled 2x, fhd+, 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Galaxy S25 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
4,000mAh vs 3,582mAh — the Galaxy S25 lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy S25 is supported until Feb 2032 — 5 months longer than the iPhone 16 Pro.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $494 | $599 |
| Display | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 1–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 3,582 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Charging | Wired fast charge — 50% in ~30 min with a 20W+ adapter; MagSafe wireless up to 25W | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP periscope 5x | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm | 146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 162 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Sep 2031 | Feb 2032 |
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