Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25+
SD8 Elite · 6.7″ QHD+ · 45 W charging
92
/ 100
From $999
VS
Apple
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
A17 Pro · iOS · 128GB
92
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy S25+ lands at 92 and iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung Galaxy S25+ if…
- ✓Sharp 6.7″ QHD+ AMOLED at 120 Hz
- ✓45 W super fast wired charging
- ✓4900 mAh battery for all-day use
Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Samsung Galaxy S25+ 92
vs 92 iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
Score breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S25+
92 cpu 96
gpu 96
camera 89
battery 89
display 95
design 92
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
92 cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 120 Hz, 2600 nits peak | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm) | A17 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Storage | ▲ 256 / 512 GB UFS 4.0 | 128GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP wide + 10 MP 3× tele + 12 MP UW | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45 W wired, 15 W Qi2 wireless, 4.5 W reverse | — |
| Weight | 190 g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| OS | Android 15 (One UI 7) | iOS 17 |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Pros
- +Sharp 6.7″ QHD+ AMOLED at 120 Hz
- +45 W super fast wired charging
- +4900 mAh battery for all-day use
Cons
- −Same camera hardware as base S25
- −No periscope telephoto (Ultra-only)
- −25% pricier than base for similar core specs
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25+ or iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung Galaxy S25+ worth the price? +
At $999, Samsung Galaxy S25+ delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.
Does Samsung Galaxy S25+ or iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB 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.