The cheapest modern iPhone vs Samsung's "people's flagship". The price gap is moderate, but the gap in features is huge. Still, the number of cameras isn't everything.
Short answer
Galaxy S25 FE - a big 120 Hz display, three cameras with a telephoto, 512 GB, 45 W and two SIMs. iPhone 16e - compactness, the A18 with Apple Intelligence and long iOS updates for less money.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16e | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple A18 | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| Display | 6.1", Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz | 6.7", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080×2340, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8 GB RAM, 128 / 256 / 512 GB | 8/512 GB |
| Rear cameras | 48 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 3961 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | Qi: up to 7.5 W; fast wired charging | 45 W / 15 W wireless |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 7.8 mm / 167 g | 7.4 mm / 190 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Display and cameras
The S25 FE has a 6.7-inch 120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED and three cameras (50 + 12 + 8 MP, 3× telephoto). The 16e has 6.1 inches at 60 Hz and one camera. Here Samsung is objectively richer.
Performance
The Apple A18 and Samsung Exynos 2400 are both very fast. The A18 is slightly more efficient; the Exynos 2400 is a ten-core flagship chip.
What speaks for the iPhone
Compact size, iOS, Apple Intelligence and proven update support for years.
Verdict: who should buy which
- More features for the money - Galaxy S25 FE.
- Compactness and iOS - iPhone 16e.
- Price - the iPhone 16e is cheaper.
FAQ
Does the iPhone 16e have a telephoto?
No, it has one camera.
How much memory does the Galaxy S25 FE have?
8/512 GB.
Which is cheaper?
The iPhone 16e - check current prices on the device pages.