iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S25

Apple iPhone 16 512GB

AED 4,299

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Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB

AED 3,099

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Best Camera

Galaxy S25

Best Battery

Galaxy S25

Our Verdict

iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB has a better camera with a 50MP f/1.8 main sensor, compared to the Apple iPhone 16 512GB's 48MP f/1.6. The Apple iPhone 16 512GB is suitable for heavy users needing fast charging with its 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2 capability. The Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB is suitable for users who want a larger screen with a 6.2 inches display. In UAE at AED 3099 vs AED 4299, Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB is better because of its lower price, and in India at ₹79999 vs ₹109900, Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB wins on value because of its lower price.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

iPhone 16

Galaxy S25

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)

Display Type

Li-Ion 3561 mAh

Li-Ion 4000 mAh

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

512

128

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

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G