Overview
Image
Launch Date
September 13, 2024 (Official)
January 22, 2025 (Official)
Operating System
iOS v18
Android v15
Software Support
5 Years OS / 5 Years Security (estimated from the launch date)
7 Years OS / 7 Years Security (estimated from the launch date)
Performance & Storage
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
CPU
Hexa Core (4.05 GHz, Dual core + 2.42 GHz, Quad core)
Octa core (4.47 GHz, Dual core, Oryon + 3.5 GHz, Hexa Core, Oryon + Deca Core, AMD A4 Elite + Deca Core, AMD A4 Elite)
Architecture
64 bit
64 bit
Fabrication
3 nm
3 nm
Graphics
Apple GPU (six-core graphics)
Adreno 830
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB / 512 GB
Expandable Memory
No
No
Display
Display Type
Super Retina XDR
Dynamic AMOLED 2x
Screen Size
6.9 inches (17.53 cm)
6.2 inches (15.75 cm)
Resolution
12 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
(23 mm focal length, 1/3.6" sensor size)
12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
(26 mm focal length, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
2600 nits
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
19.5:9
Pixel Density
458 ppi
416 ppi
Screen Protection
Yes
Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus 2
Bezel Less Display
Yes with punch-hole display
Yes with punch-hole display
Touch Screen
Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
HDR10+ HDR Support
Yes
Yes, HDR 10+
Front Camera
Camera Setup
Single
Single
Resolution
12 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
(23 mm focal length, 1/3.6" sensor size)
12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
(26 mm focal length, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)
Autofocus
Yes
Yes, Dual Pixel PD autofocus
Flash
Yes, Retina Flash
Video Recording
4k @ 60 FPS
Full HD @ 120 FPS
Full HD @ 120 FPS
4k @ 60 FPS
Full HD @ 30 FPS
Full HD @ 30 FPS
Back Camera
Camera Setup
Single
Single
Resolution
12 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
(23 mm focal length, 1/3.6" sensor size)
12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
(26 mm focal length, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)
Autofocus
Yes
Yes, Dual Pixel PD autofocus
OIS
✅
✅
Flash
Yes, Retina Flash
Image Resolution
8000 x 6000 Pixels
8150 x 6150 Pixels
Shooting Modes
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features
Digital Zoom
Apple ProRAW
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Apple ProRAW
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Filters
Touch to focus
Auto Flash
Face detection
Filters
Touch to focus
Video Recording
4k @ 60 FPS
Full HD @ 120 FPS
Full HD @ 120 FPS
4k @ 60 FPS
Full HD @ 30 FPS
Full HD @ 30 FPS
Video Recording Features
Slo-motion
Video HDR
Night Time-Lapse
Macro Video
Action Mode
ProRes Video
Audio Zoom
Stereo recording
Video HDR
Night Time-Lapse
Macro Video
Action Mode
ProRes Video
Audio Zoom
Stereo recording
Dual Video Recording
Slo-motion
Video HDR
Bokeh portrait video
Video Pro Mode
Stereo recording
Slo-motion
Video HDR
Bokeh portrait video
Video Pro Mode
Stereo recording
Battery & Charging
Battery
4685 mAh
4000 mAh
Type
Li-ion
Li-ion
Removable
No
No
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Quick Charging
Yes, Fast, 20W: 50 % in 30 minutes
Yes, Fast, 25W: 50 % in 30 minutes
USB Type-C
Yes
Yes
Design
Dimensions
Height: 163 mm | Width: 77.6 mm | Thickness: 8.25 mm
Height: 146.9 mm | Width: 70.5 mm | Thickness: 7.2 mm
Weight
227 grams
162 grams
Build Material
Back: Textured Matt Glass
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colours
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
Icyblue, Navy, Silver Shadow, Mint, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold
Waterproof
Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter), IP68
Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter), IP68
Connectivity & Sensors
Network Support
5G, 4G, 3G, 2G
5G, 4G, 3G, 2G
SIM Size
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM Slots
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
Volte
Yes
Yes
Fingerprint Sensor
No
Yes
Other Sensors
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
| Features | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Image | | |
| Launch Date | September 13, 2024 (Official) | January 22, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | iOS v18 | Android v15 |
| Software Support | 5 Years OS / 5 Years Security (estimated from the launch date) | 7 Years OS / 7 Years Security (estimated from the launch date) |
| Performance & Storage | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | Hexa Core (4.05 GHz, Dual core + 2.42 GHz, Quad core) | Octa core (4.47 GHz, Dual core, Oryon + 3.5 GHz, Hexa Core, Oryon + Deca Core, AMD A4 Elite + Deca Core, AMD A4 Elite) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics | Apple GPU (six-core graphics) | Adreno 830 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | Dynamic AMOLED 2x |
| Screen Size | 6.9 inches (17.53 cm) | 6.2 inches (15.75 cm) |
| Resolution | 12 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (23 mm focal length, 1/3.6" sensor size) | 12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (26 mm focal length, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size) |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2600 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 458 ppi | 416 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Yes | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus 2 |
| Bezel Less Display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| HDR10+ HDR Support | Yes | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 12 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (23 mm focal length, 1/3.6" sensor size) | 12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (26 mm focal length, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size) |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes, Dual Pixel PD autofocus |
| Flash | Yes, Retina Flash | |
| Video Recording | 4k @ 60 FPS Full HD @ 120 FPS | 4k @ 60 FPS Full HD @ 30 FPS |
| Back Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 12 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (23 mm focal length, 1/3.6" sensor size) | 12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (26 mm focal length, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size) |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes, Dual Pixel PD autofocus |
| OIS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Flash | Yes, Retina Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Apple ProRAW Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Filters Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4k @ 60 FPS Full HD @ 120 FPS | 4k @ 60 FPS Full HD @ 30 FPS |
| Video Recording Features | Slo-motion Video HDR Night Time-Lapse Macro Video Action Mode ProRes Video Audio Zoom Stereo recording | Dual Video Recording Slo-motion Video HDR Bokeh portrait video Video Pro Mode Stereo recording |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 20W: 50 % in 30 minutes | Yes, Fast, 25W: 50 % in 30 minutes |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | Height: 163 mm | Width: 77.6 mm | Thickness: 8.25 mm | Height: 146.9 mm | Width: 70.5 mm | Thickness: 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 227 grams | 162 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Textured Matt Glass | Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Colours | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium | Icyblue, Navy, Silver Shadow, Mint, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold |
| Waterproof | Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter), IP68 | Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter), IP68 |
| Connectivity & Sensors | ||
| Network Support | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM |
| SIM Slots | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| Volte | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
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