Galaxy S25 FE
iPhone 17
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S25 FE and iPhone 17 are very close overall — less than 3 points apart. Pick by the category that matters most to you below.
Galaxy S25 FE offers more for the money ($649 vs $799 at launch).
By category
Performance
iPhone 17 is faster with the Apple A19 (performance index 90 vs 74). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
Galaxy S25 FE's main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing. Only Galaxy S25 FE has an optical 3× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom. iPhone 17 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (18 MP vs 12 MP).
Battery
Galaxy S25 FE's battery is 1,208 mAh larger (4,900 vs 3,692 mAh), about 33% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Wireless charging is faster on iPhone 17 (25W vs 15W).
Display
Galaxy S25 FE has the larger screen (6.7" vs 6.3"). iPhone 17's screen gets brighter (3,000 vs 1,900 nits), which shows outdoors. iPhone 17's screen is sharper (458 vs 385 ppi).
Build & durability
Both are similar in durability and weight.
Updates
Galaxy S25 FE should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 6 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy S25 FE | iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Exynos 2400 | Chipset | Apple A19 |
| 8 GB | RAM | 8 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (385 ppi) | Resolution | 2622×1206 (458 ppi) |
| 1,900 nits | Peak brightness | 3,000 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 48 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 48 MP |
| 8 MP · 3× | Telephoto | None |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 18 MP |
| 4,900 mAh | Battery | 3,692 mAh |
| 45 W | Wired charging | 40 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 25 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 190 g | Weight | 177 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 6 years |
| $649 | Launch price | $799 |
| 2025-09 | Released | 2025-09 |
Galaxy S25 FE
Pros
- 3× optical zoom
- 4,900 mAh battery
- 6.7" screen
- Lower price ($649)
Cons
- Slower chip
- Dimmer screen
iPhone 17
Pros
- Faster chip (Apple A19)
- 3,000 nits peak
Cons
- No optical telephoto
- Smaller battery
- Pricier ($799)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.