Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Two mobiles compared spec by spec. They differ on 7 of 10 specs.

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Key differences

  • Choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro for the higher-resolution selfie camera.
  • Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for the higher-resolution main camera, the bigger battery and faster charging.
Measurable differences between Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecificationApple iPhone 17 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Main camera48 MP200 MP
Selfie camera18 MP12 MP
Battery3,988 mAh5,000 mAh
Fastest charging40 W45 W
Screen size6.3"6.9"

Highlighted values are better on paper. Screen size is left unmarked: bigger is not better for everyone.

Full specifications

Full specifications of Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecificationApple iPhone 17 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Display6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR, 120Hz6.9" QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
ProcessorApple A19 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
Rear Camera48MP + 48MP + 48MP200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP
Front Camera18MP12MP
Battery3,988 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging40W wired45W wired
OSiOS 26Android 16, One UI 8
Network5G5G

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