Interestingly, the Galaxy S25 is now noticeably cheaper than the iPhone 16. And it has 120 Hz and a telephoto.
Short answer
Galaxy S25 - 120 Hz, a 3× telephoto, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12 GB of RAM and cheaper. iPhone 16 - iOS, Apple Intelligence, stable video and the ecosystem.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 1179×2556, 60 Hz | 6.2", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080×2340, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB, 8/512 GB | 12/128 GB, 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB |
| Rear cameras | 48 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W wireless | 25 W / 15 W wireless |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 7.8 mm / 170 g | 7.2 mm / 162 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Display
120 Hz on the Samsung vs 60 Hz on the iPhone 16. The difference in smoothness is felt from the first minute.
Cameras
The Samsung has a 3× telephoto, the iPhone a 48 MP main and a 12 MP ultra-wide.
Performance
Apple A18 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is stronger in games.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Smooth display, telephoto and price - Galaxy S25.
- iOS and the Apple ecosystem - iPhone 16.
FAQ
Does the iPhone 16 have 120 Hz?
No, 60 Hz.
Which is cheaper?
The Galaxy S25 - check current prices on the device pages.
Which is lighter?
The Galaxy S25 - 162 g vs 170 g.