Apple iPhone 16e vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Battery and ChargingSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- DesignSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Apple iPhone 16e A18, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Snapdragon 8 Elite. Screen Size: Apple iPhone 16e 6.1", Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 6.7". Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on Main Camera: 200 MP against 48 MP. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on Fast Charging: 25 W against 20 W.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
71% – 57%
Photo / Video
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
74% – 57%
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
59% – 51%
Daily Use
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
77% – 60%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
 AppleApple iPhone 16eNo reviews yet |  SamsungSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | A18 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 200 MP |
| Battery | No data | 3900 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 20 W | 25 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Panel | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 1440x3120 |
| Refresh Rate | No data | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nit | No data |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | A18 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Graphics Processor | Apple 4-core GPU | Adreno 830 |
| RAM | No data | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Manufacturing Technology | No data | 3 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 200 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra Wide | No data | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | No data | 3900 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 20 W | 25 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 163 g |
| Thickness | 7.80 mm | 5.8 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Titanium |
| Back Surface | Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Dual eSIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | Yes | No data |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP68 |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | iOS | Android |
| Version | No data | Android 15 |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | No data | Stereo |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on 5 of 6 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.