Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 40/100 vs 37/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 15, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (81/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (44/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 18 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim by just 3 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 Slim?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads on camera score (81/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.