PhoneLifespan

iPhone 16 Pro vs Galaxy S25 FE

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy S25 FE (supported until Oct 2032); want maximum speed → iPhone 16 Pro (Apple A18 Pro).

Value Score: iPhone 16 Pro 73 · Galaxy S25 FE 74 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro $494
Safe to buy$7.84/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20292031
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE $599
Safe to buy$7.89/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20302032

Category by category

Display
iPhone 16 Pro 80Galaxy S25 FE 70

The iPhone 16 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch super retina xdr oled, promotion 1–120hz, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance
iPhone 16 Pro 95Galaxy S25 FE 84

The iPhone 16 Pro's Apple A18 Pro is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iPhone 16 Pro 74Galaxy S25 FE 79

The Galaxy S25 FE has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
iPhone 16 Pro 52Galaxy S25 FE 78

4,900mAh vs 3,582mAh — the Galaxy S25 FE lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 16 Pro 75Galaxy S25 FE 90

The Galaxy S25 FE is supported until Oct 2032 — 13 months longer than the iPhone 16 Pro.

Value
iPhone 16 Pro 73Galaxy S25 FE 74

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 16 ProGalaxy S25 FE
Price (street)$494$599
Display6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 1–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz
ChipsetApple A18 ProExynos 2400
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery3,582 mAh4,900 mAh
ChargingWired fast charge — 50% in ~30 min with a 20W+ adapter; MagSafe wireless up to 25W45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP periscope 5x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm
Weight199 g190 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilSep 2031Oct 2032

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