Comparison
Compare Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25
Design
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance i | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Weight i | 233 g | 162 g Best ⬆ 30% better |
| Thickness i | 8.75 mm | 7.2 mm Best ⬆ 18% better |
| Width i | 78 mm Best ⬆ 11% better | 70.5 mm |
| Height i | 163.4 mm Best ⬆ 11% better | 146.9 mm |
| Volume i | 111.52 cm³ Best ⬆ 50% better | 74.57 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating i | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof depth rating i | 6 m | — |
| French Repairability Index i | — | 8.5 |
| Has a rugged build i | — | ✖ |
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Display type i | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size i | 6.9" Best ⬆ 11% better | 6.2" |
| Pixel density i | 460 ppi Best ⬆ 11% better | 416 ppi |
| Resolution i | 1320 x 2868 px Best ⬆ 22% better | 1080 x 2340 px |
| Refresh rate i | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Touch sampling rate i | 120Hz | 240Hz Best ⬆ 100% better |
| Brightness (typical) i | 1000 nits | 2600 nits Best ⬆ 160% better |
| Has branded damage-resistant glass i | ✖ | ✔ |
| Supports HDR10 i | ✔ | — |
| Gorilla Glass version i | — | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Performance
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal storage i | 2048GB Best ⬆ 300% better | 512GB |
| RAM i | 12GB | 12GB |
| AnTuTu benchmark score i | 2885786 | 3050000 Best ⬆ 6% better |
| Chipset (SoC) name i | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| GPU name i | Apple A18 GPU | Adreno 830 |
| CPU speed i | 2 x 4.26 GHz & 4 x 2.51 GHz (Apple A19 Pro) | 2 x 4.47 GHz & 6 x 3.53 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) i | 10223 Best | 10050 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) i | 3933 Best ⬆ 24% better | 3175 |
Cameras
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 48 MP & 48 MP & 48 MP | 50 MP & 12 MP & 10 MP Best |
| Wide aperture (main camera) i | f/1.78 & f/2.2 & f/2.8 | f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Megapixels (front camera) i | 18MP Best ⬆ 50% better | 12MP |
| Has built-in optical image stabilization i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video recording (main camera) i | 2160 x 120 fps | 4320 x 30 fps Best ⬆ 100% better |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Number of flash LEDs i | 2 | 2 |
| Has a BSI sensor i | ✔ | ✔ |
Operating system
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Has clipboard warnings i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has location privacy options i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has camera/microphone privacy options i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has Mail Privacy Protection i | ✔ | ✖ |
| Has theme customization i | ✖ | ✔ |
| Can block app tracking i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Blocks cross-site tracking i | ✔ | ✖ |
| Has on-device machine learning i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has notification permissions i | ✔ | — |
| Android version i | — | Android 15 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery power i | 5088 mAh Best ⬆ 27% better | 4000 mAh |
| Has wireless charging i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Supports fast charging i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging speed i | 40W Best ⬆ 60% better | 25W |
| Wireless charging speed i | 30W Best ⬆ 100% better | 15W |
| Has reverse wireless charging i | ✖ | ✔ |
| Comes with a charger i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has a removable battery i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Reverse wireless charging speed i | — | 4.5W |
Audio
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has stereo speakers i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has aptX i | ✖ | ✔ |
| Has LDAC i | ✖ | ✔ |
| Has aptX HD i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has aptX Adaptive i | ✖ | ✔ |
| Has aptX Lossless i | ✖ | ✔ |
| Has a radio i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Number of microphones i | 3 Best ⬆ 50% better | 2 |
Connectivity & Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date i | 4 months ago09/09/2025 Best ⬆ 300% better | 1 year ago01/22/2025 |
| Has 5G support i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi version i | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| SIM cards i | 1 SIM, 1 eSIM | 2 SIM, 2 eSIM Best ⬆ 100% better |
| Bluetooth version i | 6 Best ⬆ 11% better | 5.4 |
| Has an external memory slot i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has USB Type-C i | ✔ | ✔ |
| USB version i | 3.2 | 3.2 |
Miscellaneous
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Has a video light i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has sapphire glass display i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has a curved display i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has an e-paper display i | ✖ | ✖ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which one has better storage?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with 2048GB vs Samsung Galaxy S25's 512GB — a 75% difference.
Which one has better brightness?
Samsung Galaxy S25 leads with 2600 nits vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max's 1000 nits — a 62% difference.
Which one has better touch sampling rate?
Samsung Galaxy S25 leads with 240Hz vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max's 120Hz — a 50% difference.
Which one has better wireless charging speed?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with 30W vs Samsung Galaxy S25's 15W — a 50% difference.
Which one has better charging speed?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with 40W vs Samsung Galaxy S25's 25W — a 38% difference.
Which one has better megapixels?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with 18MP vs Samsung Galaxy S25's 12MP — a 33% difference.
Which one has better weight?
Samsung Galaxy S25 leads with 162 g vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max's 233 g — a 30% difference.
Which one has better battery capacity?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with 5088 mAh vs Samsung Galaxy S25's 4000 mAh — a 21% difference.
Which one has better geekbench 6 result?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with 3933 vs Samsung Galaxy S25's 3175 — a 19% difference.
Which one has better screen size?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with 6.9" vs Samsung Galaxy S25's 6.2" — a 10% difference.