Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 (2025) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 55/100 vs 37/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP.
Apple iPhone 17
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 18 points higher (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | — | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- —
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (78/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.