Samsung

Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked

Name: Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked
Brand: Samsung
SKU: galaxy-s25-512gb-natural-black-unlocked

Snapdragon 8 Elite · One UI · 512GB · Natural · Black · Unlocked

/ 100

From $999

Apple

iPhone 16 Plus 256GB

A18 · iOS · 256GB

/ 100

From $999

Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked lands at 88 and iPhone 16 Plus 256GB at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked if…

✓Large AMOLED display
✓S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
✓Many storage tiers

Pick iPhone 16 Plus 256GB if…

✓iOS ecosystem
✓Long update support
✓Polished hardware

Share this comparison: Share to Reddit X / Twitter

Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked

Stills and video quality across lenses

Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked leads on camera (90 vs 87).

Battery life

Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked

Screen-on time and charging

Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked leads on battery (84 vs 82).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked leads on display (90 vs 85).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked 88

88 iPhone 16 Plus 256GB

Score breakdown

Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked

cpu 88

gpu 87

camera 90

battery 84

display 90

design 87

iPhone 16 Plus 256GB

cpu 88

gpu 86

camera 87

battery 82

display 85

design 88

Specs side-by-side

Hide identical rows

Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked versus iPhone 16 Plus 256GB — full spec comparison
Spec	Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked	iPhone 16 Plus 256GB
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite	A18
Storage	▲ 512GB	256GB
OS	Android 15	iOS 18
Release year	2025	2024

Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked

Pros

+Large AMOLED display
+S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
+Many storage tiers

Cons

−One UI can be heavy
−Pricey top trims
−Update speed trails Pixel

iPhone 16 Plus 256GB

Pros

+iOS ecosystem
+Long update support
+Polished hardware

Cons

−Premium pricing
−Limited customization
−Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked vs iPhone 16 Plus 256GB

Which is better, Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked or iPhone 16 Plus 256GB? +

Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked worth the price? +

At $999, Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in camera.

Is iPhone 16 Plus 256GB worth the price? +

At $999, iPhone 16 Plus 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.

Does Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked or iPhone 16 Plus 256GB last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photography, Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked or iPhone 16 Plus 256GB? +

Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked — leads on camera (90 vs 87). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked or iPhone 16 Plus 256GB? +

Galaxy S25 512GB (Natural) · Black · Unlocked — leads on battery (84 vs 82). Screen-on time and charging.