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iPhone 17 vs Galaxy S25+

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Apple iPhone 17 512GB

Apple iPhone 17 512GB

AED 3,999

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Samsung Galaxy S25+ 256GB

Samsung Galaxy S25+ 256GB

AED 4,299

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Camera

Galaxy S25+

Best Battery

Galaxy S25+

Our Verdict

iPhone 17 vs Galaxy S25+

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ wins on battery life with 4900mAh (14:26h active use) versus the iPhone 17’s 3692mAh (14:59h), despite the iPhone’s longer usage time, the S25+ holds more capacity and charges faster at 45W wired versus 25W. Buyers needing rapid wired charging and larger screen real estate should choose the iPhone 17 512GB for its 50% charge in 20 minutes and 6.3-inch display with 460 ppi sharpness. Users prioritizing zoom flexibility and screen size should pick the S25+ 256GB for its 3x optical telephoto lens and 6.7-inch 513 ppi display with 110.2 cm² screen area. In UAE at AED 3999 vs AED 4299, the iPhone 17 is better because it offers double the storage for AED 300 less. In India at ₹99900 vs ₹109999, the iPhone 17 wins on value because 512GB storage is 100% more than the S25+’s 256GB for ₹10099 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
iPhone 17
Galaxy S25+
OS
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.4
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Chipset
Apple A19 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Screen Size
6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~91.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, 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
256
Battery
3692 mAh mAh
4900 mAh mAh
Charging
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 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
Yes
5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Weight
177 g (6.24 oz)
190 g (6.70 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketiPhone 17Galaxy S25+Difference
UAEAED 3,999AED 4,299iPhone 17 saves AED 300
India₹ 99,900₹ 1,09,999iPhone 17 saves ₹ 10,099

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