Samsung Galaxy S25+
SD8 Elite · 6.7″ QHD+ · 45 W charging
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)
A18 Pro · iOS · 256GB · US Carrier
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy S25+ lands at 92 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
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 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)Stills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) leads on camera (95 vs 89).
Battery life
TieScreen-on time and charging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Performance
TieChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Display
Samsung Galaxy S25+Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on display (95 vs 93).
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S25+Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung Galaxy S25+ more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 120 Hz, 2600 nits peak | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm) | A18 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB UFS 4.0 | 256GB |
| 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 18 |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- +Sharp 6.7″ QHD+ AMOLED at 120 Hz
- +45 W super fast wired charging
- +4900 mAh battery for all-day use
- −Same camera hardware as base S25
- −No periscope telephoto (Ultra-only)
- −25% pricier than base for similar core specs
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25+ or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Samsung Galaxy S25+ or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) 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, Samsung Galaxy S25+ or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) — leads on camera (95 vs 89). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for display, Samsung Galaxy S25+ or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)? +
Samsung Galaxy S25+ — leads on display (95 vs 93). Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate.