Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,870,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro has the stronger camera (157 vs 140); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 199g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2970
- Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1099
- Better camera (86/100 vs 73/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1870000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3582 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 199g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (97/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1870000 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 163 g | |
| Price | $999 | $1099 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 16 Pro is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (97/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.