Apple iPhone 16e vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- DisplaySamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- PerformanceSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Battery and ChargingSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- DesignApple iPhone 16e
- ConnectivityApple iPhone 16e
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 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite. Screen Size: Apple iPhone 16e 6.1", Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 6.9". Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on Main Camera: 200 MP against 48 MP. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on Fast Charging: 45 W against 20 W.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
66% – 57%
Photo / Video
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
83% – 57%
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
54% – 51%
Daily Use
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
66% – 57%
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 UltraNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | A18 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.9" |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 200 MP |
| Battery | No data | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 20 W | 45 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1" | 6.9" |
| Panel | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 3120x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | No data | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nit | 2600 nit |
| 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 | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | No data | 50 MP 5x 111mm periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | No data | 5000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 20 W | 45 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 218 g |
| Thickness | 7.80 mm | 8.2 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 |
| 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 (One UI 7) |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | No data | Stereo |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
The two products are level on the compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.