This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Apple iPhone 16 and SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 smartphones.
The Apple iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch display, 3,561mAh battery, dual-camera setup and Apple A18 chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 features a slightly larger 6.2-inch display, 50MP main camera, 3x optical zoom, 4,000mAh battery and 25W fast charging. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Apple iPhone 16 | SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.1-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1179 x 2556 Pixels 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield (2nd gen), 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1000 nits typ., 2000 nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Pill-shaped cutout (Dynamic Island) | 6.2-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 416 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2600nits peak, HDR10+, and punch-hole |
| Size | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 162 g |
| Build | Glass front, Glass back, Aluminum frame | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 water & dust resistant | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | Blueblack, Silver Shadow, Icyblue, Navy, Mint, Coralred, Pinkgold |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 The SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 has a larger, brighter, and smoother display. It is also lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
Octa Core CPU 2x Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.47GHz & 6x Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5 cores) | Adreno 830 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB or 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | iOS18 with Apple Intelligence via future software update | Android 15 with One UI 7 with Galaxy AI |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S25
The SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 has slightly better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120° FoV) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@60fps video recording with Dolby Vision, Video Stabilization |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, 120˚ FoV) 10MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 8K video recording, 10-bit HDR -Video Stabilization |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S25
SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 has the advantage for zoom photography with longer 3x optical zoom and higher-resolution 8K rear video recording. Meanwhile, Apple iPhone 16 offers sensor-shift OIS. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S25
The SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes (USB 2, DisplayPort) | Yes with Samsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeX |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Spatial Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers tuned by AKG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) - AirTags Gen2 Emergency SOS |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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Apple iPhone 16
Based on the specs, it has spatial audio and DisplayPort support. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3561 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 4000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging |
Fast Charging via USB-C and MagSafe 50% in 30 minutes with ≥20W adapter or ≥30W MagSafe 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging |
25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) 15W Wireless Charging (Qi 2) |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S25
The SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱54,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱61,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱73,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
₱51,990.00 - Official price of 12GB+256GB version in the Philippines ₱60,990.00 - Official price of 12GB+512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | September 10, 2024 | January 23, 2025 |
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