iPhone 16 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Ultra

Apple iPhone 16 Pro 512GB

AED 5,499

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 512GB

AED 5,999

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Best Camera

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Best Battery

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Our Verdict

iPhone 16 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins overall due to its superior 5000mAh battery delivering 14:49h active use versus iPhone's 3582mAh, crucial for heavy users in UAE and India where charging access varies. The iPhone 16 Pro 512GB suits professional photographers and video creators who prioritize the A18 Pro's computational photography, dual pixel PDAF across three lenses, and 5x periscope zoom for premium content creation. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is ideal for power users and mobile gamers who need its larger 6.9-inch 498ppi display, faster 45W wired charging reaching 65% in 30 minutes, and the Octa-core processor's sustained performance. In both markets, the Galaxy S25 Ultra offers better value at nearly identical pricing—its 5000mAh battery, 200MP main camera, and superior 45W charging justify the AED 500 premium and minimal rupee difference over the iPhone's compact but premium ecosystem.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

iPhone 16 Pro

Galaxy S25 Ultra

iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.4

Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8

Chipset

Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)

Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)

Screen Size

6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)

6.9 inches, 116.9 cm2 (~92.5% screen-to-body ratio)

Display Type

Li-Ion 3582 mAh

Li-Ion 5000 mAh

Resolution

1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)

1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~498 ppi density)

Main Camera

48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video

Storage

512

Battery

3582 mAh mAh

5000 mAh mAh

Charging

Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired

45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) 4.5W reverse wireless

NFC

Yes

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

Weight