Samsung
Device summary
Apple
iPhone 16 Plus
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $650 | $899 |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 76.6 mm × 161.3 mm × 7.4 mm | 77.8 mm × 160.9 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g |
| Front material | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | — | Color-infused glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Resolution | — | 2796 × 1290 |
| Peak brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 2400 | Apple A18 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 8 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom · OIS | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | — | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Spatial video up to 4K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | MagSafe, Qi2 |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 4900 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 4755 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB-C (USB 2) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Aluminum |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $650 | $899 |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 76.6 mm × 161.3 mm × 7.4 mm | 77.8 mm × 160.9 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g |
| Front material | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | — | Color-infused glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Resolution | — | 2796 × 1290 |
| Peak brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 2400 | Apple A18 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 8 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom · OIS | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | — | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Spatial video up to 4K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | MagSafe, Qi2 |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 4900 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 4755 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB-C (USB 2) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Aluminum |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy S25 FE
9 g lighter · minor difference
Width
iPhone 16 Plus
1.2 mm wider · minor difference
Thickness
Galaxy S25 FE
0.4 mm thinner · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Galaxy S25 FE vs iPhone 16 Plus Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy S25 FE
Strengths
- Standout 4900mAh endurance with 45W wired and 15W wireless charging upgrade
- Praised 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED in a slimmer 190 g IP68 chassis
- Full Galaxy AI and seven-year updates at Fan Edition pricing
Compromises
- Telephoto and ultrawide hardware feel a generation behind the main camera
- Exynos 2400 thermal limits under sustained gaming
- Value debate versus compact S25 and IP68 Galaxy A57 at regional street prices
iPhone 16 Plus
Strengths
- Standout battery endurance for standard iPhones
- Large 6.7-inch display for media and readability
- Lighter than Pro Max at similar screen size
Compromises
- 60Hz display and no Always-On at nearby Pro pricing
- Poor pocket fit and two-handed handling for many users
- No telephoto lens; value debate versus iPhone 16 Pro