Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $788 and $912. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 67/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,800,202 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 218g).
Apple iPhone 17
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3100
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 177g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $788 vs $912
- Better portability (73/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2800202 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 12 points higher (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (70/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 2800202 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $788 | $912 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $124. Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper by $124.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (81/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (56/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (73/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (70/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.