Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1099 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 75/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the bigger battery (3998 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 2,538,751); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the stronger camera (168 vs 140); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9490
- Bigger battery: 3998 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 2538751
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 206g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 4 points higher (79/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (97/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO 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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 16.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (94/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (97/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.