Apple iPhone 16 Plus
#396
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
#363Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Performance
95.895.5
Camera
94.994.3
Display
96.894.2
Battery
82.787.7
Build
99.399.6
Overall
93.994.3
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 16 Plus features a Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1290 x 2796 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE offers a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A18 chip, whereas the Galaxy utilizes the Exynos 2400 chipset.
- The iPhone's rear camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the Galaxy has a 50 MP main sensor with additional telephoto capabilities.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Galaxy at 4900 mAh compared to the iPhone's 4674 mAh, with the Galaxy also supporting faster charging at 45W versus the iPhone's 20W.
- Both devices offer a premium build with glass fronts and backs, but the Galaxy uses Gorilla Glass Victus+ for added durability.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 18, while the Galaxy operates on Android 16 with One UI 8, providing distinct user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
General
Release Date
2024, September 09
2025, September 04
Announced
2024, September 09
2025, September 04
Description
Versions: A3290 (International); A3082 (USA); A3289 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3291 (China, Hong Kong)
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak)
Resolution
1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI
1290
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
Performance
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Exynos 2400 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
10-core (1x3.2GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.95GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Xclipse 940
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4674 mAh
4900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4674 mAh
4900 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only)15W wireless (Qi2)4.5W reverse wired
45W wired, PD, QC2, 65% in 30 min15W wireless, Qi2 compatibleReverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm (6.35 x 3.02 x 0.29 in)
Weight
199 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Icyblue, Jetblack, Navy, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM +eSIM· eSIM + eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (market/region dependent), Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
OS Version
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No