Galaxy S25
iPhone 17 Pro
🏆 Verdict
iPhone 17 Pro is the better pick overall by 6.5 points, leading in Display, Camera and Charging. Galaxy S25 remains a strong contender elsewhere.
Galaxy S25 offers more for the money ($799 vs $1,099 at launch).
By category
Performance
iPhone 17 Pro is faster with the Apple A19 Pro (performance index 99 vs 96). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
Galaxy S25'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. iPhone 17 Pro zooms further optically (4× vs 3×). iPhone 17 Pro has the higher-resolution selfie camera (18 MP vs 12 MP).
Battery
iPhone 17 Pro's battery is 252 mAh larger (4,252 vs 4,000 mAh), about 6% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
iPhone 17 Pro charges faster over cable (40W vs 25W). Wireless charging is faster on iPhone 17 Pro (25W vs 15W).
Display
iPhone 17 Pro has the larger screen (6.3" vs 6.2"). iPhone 17 Pro's screen gets brighter (3,000 vs 2,600 nits), which shows outdoors. iPhone 17 Pro's screen is sharper (458 vs 416 ppi).
Build & durability
Galaxy S25 is 44 g lighter.
Updates
Galaxy S25 should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 6 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy S25 | iPhone 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Chipset | Apple A19 Pro |
| 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (416 ppi) | Resolution | 2622×1206 (458 ppi) |
| 2,600 nits | Peak brightness | 3,000 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 48 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 48 MP |
| 10 MP · 3× | Telephoto | 48 MP · 4× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 18 MP |
| 4,000 mAh | Battery | 4,252 mAh |
| 25 W | Wired charging | 40 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 25 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 162 g | Weight | 206 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 6 years |
| $799 | Launch price | $1,099 |
| 2025-01 | Released | 2025-09 |
Official source: Galaxy S25 · Official source: iPhone 17 Pro
Galaxy S25
Pros
- Light at 162 g
- Lower price ($799)
iPhone 17 Pro
Pros
- 4× optical zoom
Cons
- Heavier (206 g)
- Pricier ($1,099)
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.