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iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S25

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Apple iPhone 16 256GB

Apple iPhone 16 256GB

AED 3,599

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Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB

Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB

AED 3,499

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Camera

Galaxy S25

Best Battery

Galaxy S25

Our Verdict

iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 wins overall due to its superior Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and exceptional 2600 nits peak brightness display, delivering noticeably better real-world performance and outdoor visibility compared to the iPhone 16's hexa-core processor. Photographers and content creators should choose the iPhone 16 256GB for its larger 48MP main sensor with f/1.6 aperture, superior optical image stabilization, and computational photography through iOS 18, which produces more detailed low-light shots than the S25's 12MP sensor. Power users and gamers should buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB for its cutting-edge 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 91.1% screen-to-body ratio with 120Hz LTPO AMOLED 2X, and faster overall multitasking performance. In both UAE and India, the Galaxy S25 offers better value at nearly identical pricing—you get superior processing power, a brighter display, and lighter design for AED 100 less and essentially the same rupee amount.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
iPhone 16
Galaxy S25
OS
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.4
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Screen Size
6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
6.2 inches, 94.4 cm2 (~91.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density)
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
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
Storage
256
256
Battery
3561 mAh mAh
4000 mAh mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) 4.5W reverse wireless
NFC
Yes
Yes
5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)
162 g (5.71 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketiPhone 16Galaxy S25Difference
UAEAED 3,599AED 3,499Galaxy S25 saves AED 100
India₹ 89,900₹ 89,999iPhone 16 saves ₹ 99

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