Galaxy S25 Ultra VS iPhone 16 Pro Max

The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes out ahead overall, scoring 94 to the iPhone 16 Pro Max's 88. Priced at $1299 against $1199, the choice between them is as much about budget as specs, and each phone leans toward a slightly different buyer.

For raw speed the Galaxy S25 Ultra takes the lead, with an AnTuTu score of 3,122,734 against 1,750,331, driven by its Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both feel quick in everyday use, but the gap shows up in demanding games and heavy multitasking where the faster chip pulls ahead.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra pairs a 200MP main camera with 5x optical zoom and a 12MP front sensor. The iPhone 16 Pro Max answers with 48MP, 5x zoom and a 12MP selfie camera.

Battery favours the Galaxy S25 Ultra, with a 5000mAh cell against 4685mAh. For refills the Galaxy S25 Ultra is quickest at , spending less time tied to a charger.

Both use high refresh rate OLED screens. The Galaxy S25 Ultra measures 6.9" and peaks at 2600 nits, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6.9" and reaches 2000 nits. Screen size and outright brightness are where they separate most.

Overall the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the one we would steer most buyers toward. One runs iOS and the other Android, so your existing apps, watch and ecosystem may matter more than the spec differences. Consider the iPhone 16 Pro Max instead if a lower price matters more to you.