Samsung
Device summary
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $1,300 | $1,199 |
| Display size | 6.9-inch | 6.9-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.6 mm × 162.8 mm × 8.2 mm | 77.6 mm × 163.0 mm × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 227 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | — | Textured matte glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | Ceramic Shield |
| Resolution | — | 2868 × 1320 |
| Peak brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Apple A18 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.7 · OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom · OIS | Telephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 120 mm · 5× optical zoom · OIS |
| Rear camera 4 | Telephoto · 50 MP · ƒ/3.4 · 5x Optical Zoom · OIS | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | — | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | MagSafe, Qi2 |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 4855 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB-C (USB 3) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Titanium | Titanium |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $1,300 | $1,199 |
| Display size | 6.9-inch | 6.9-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.6 mm × 162.8 mm × 8.2 mm | 77.6 mm × 163.0 mm × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 227 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | — | Textured matte glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | Ceramic Shield |
| Resolution | — | 2868 × 1320 |
| Peak brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Apple A18 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.7 · OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9 | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom · OIS | Telephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 120 mm · 5× optical zoom · OIS |
| Rear camera 4 | Telephoto · 50 MP · ƒ/3.4 · 5x Optical Zoom · OIS | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | — | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | MagSafe, Qi2 |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 4855 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB-C (USB 3) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Titanium | Titanium |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy S25 Ultra
9 g lighter · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- Both have the same listed width (77.6 mm) at the displayed precision. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max is 0.2 mm (0.1% relative to Galaxy S25 Ultra) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max is 0.1 mm (1.2% relative to Galaxy S25 Ultra) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- Galaxy S25 Ultra is 9 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists
Galaxy S25 Ultra
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
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User Experience Summary
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Strengths
- Gorilla Armor anti-reflective display for outdoor clarity
- Versatile cameras with 5x periscope and 200MP main
- S Pen productivity and titanium durability
Compromises
- Heavy, wide chassis limits one-handed and pocket comfort
- 45W charging not class-leading
- Fingerprint sensor occasionally inconsistent
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Strengths
- Best-in-lineup battery endurance for real travel and heavy days
- 6.9-inch ProMotion display transforms media, gaming, and mobile editing
- Full Pro camera system including 5x telephoto and 48MP ultrawide
Compromises
- Wide, heavy body limits one-handed and pocket-first use
- 227 g long-session fatigue for some owners
- No camera advantage over the smaller iPhone 16 Pro