Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads
by 4 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S25 Ultra leads overall versus iPhone 17. Software: 91.4 vs 100.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 17
Best for users who prioritize performance.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Best for users who prioritize camera and display.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.3" | 6.9"Better |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1206 x 2622 | 1440 x 3120Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone A leads | 3000 nitsBetter | 2600 nits |
Pixel Density Phone B leads | 458 ppi | 498 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield 2 | Anti-reflective coating | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | DX anti-reflective coating |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceGPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 16GBBetter |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 4.26GHz | 4.47GHzBetter |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x4.26GHz + 4x2.60GHz | 2x4.47GHz + 6x3.53GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 2109773 | 2207809Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 2109773 | 2207809Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 9360 | 9846Better |
Storage Phone B leads | 512GB | 1024GBBetter |
Storage Type Phone A leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 4.0 |
Chipset Phone A leads | Apple A19 (3 nm)Better | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone B leads | 48MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 48MP | 200MP + 50MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone B leads | 1/1.56 | 1/1.3Better |
Rear Aperture Phone A leads | f/1.6Better | f/1.7 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 3x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Phone B leads | 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, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Phone A leads | 18MPBetter | 12MP |
Front Aperture Phone A leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Phone A leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Needs more data | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Laser AF, Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S25 Ultra generally outperforms iPhone 17 across key categories. Display Size: 6.9" vs 6.3" This makes Galaxy S25 Ultra the better choice for most users, though iPhone 17 may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and gaming. iPhone 17 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for photographers and content creators. Galaxy S25 Ultra offers superior camera capabilities with strong display.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 184,520 | ≈ Rs 165,169 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 17 advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage), RAM (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 17: non-PTA approximately Rs 184,520; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 165,169; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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