Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Snapdragon 8 Elite · 6.9″ · 200 MP
93
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) wins by 5
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
A19 Pro · 256GB · White
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S25 Ultra lands at 93 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy S25 Ultra if…
- ✓Huge anti-reflective 6.9″ display
- ✓200 MP sensor with 5× tele
- ✓S-Pen productivity
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Galaxy S25 Ultra 93
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
Score breakdown
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93 cpu 96
gpu 97
camera 94
battery 89
display 96
design 92
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
98 cpu 99
gpu 98
camera 97
battery 92
display 96
design 99
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy S25 Ultra | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 3120×1440 | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | A19 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 200 MP + 50 MP 5× + 10 MP 3× + 50 MP UW | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless | — |
| OS | Android 15, One UI 7 | iOS 19 |
| Weight | 218 g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Color | — | White |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Pros
- +Huge anti-reflective 6.9″ display
- +200 MP sensor with 5× tele
- +S-Pen productivity
Cons
- −Pricey storage tiers
- −AI features still maturing
- −Heavier in hand
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
Pros
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
FAQ: Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
Which is better, Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy S25 Ultra worth the price? +
At $1,299, Galaxy S25 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in gpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) 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.