Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,972,476); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 2970
- Bigger battery: 4674 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 8638
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 199g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (97/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 35.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (73/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (47/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (97/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.