Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 3,219,688); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3219688
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 9700
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 52/100; 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 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (72/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S25+ by 6.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S25+ was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (71/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (72/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25+ by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.