Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S25

Two mobiles compared spec by spec. They differ on 8 of 10 specs.

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Key differences

  • Choose the Apple iPhone 17 for the higher-resolution selfie camera and faster charging.
  • Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 for more RAM, the bigger battery and the higher-resolution main camera.
Measurable differences between Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecificationApple iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S25
Selfie camera18 MP12 MP
RAM8 GB12 GB
Fastest charging35 W25 W
Battery3,692 mAh4,000 mAh
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Screen size6.3"6.2"

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 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecificationApple iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S25
Display6.3" Super Retina XDR, 120Hz6.2" FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
ProcessorApple A19Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
Rear Camera48MP + 12MP50MP + 10MP + 12MP
Front Camera18MP12MP
Battery3,692 mAh4,000 mAh
Charging35W wired25W wired
OSiOS 26Android 16, One UI 8
Network5G5G

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