Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25
SD8 Elite for Galaxy · 6.2″ · 4000 mAh
91
/ 100
From $799
VS
Apple
iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
A17 Pro · iOS · 256GB
91
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy S25 lands at 91 and iPhone 15 Pro 256GB at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung Galaxy S25 if…
- ✓Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- ✓Compact 6.2″ form factor with flagship specs
- ✓7 years of Android OS upgrades
Pick iPhone 15 Pro 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Samsung Galaxy S25 91
vs 91 iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
Score breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S25
91 cpu 96
gpu 96
camera 89
battery 84
display 92
design 92
iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
91 cpu 91
gpu 89
camera 90
battery 85
display 88
design 91
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | iPhone 15 Pro 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 2340×1080, 120 Hz, 2600 nits peak | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm) | A17 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Storage | 128 / 256 / 512 GB UFS 4.0 | ▲ 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP wide + 10 MP 3× tele + 12 MP UW | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 25 W wired, 15 W Qi2 wireless | — |
| Weight | 162 g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| OS | Android 15 (One UI 7) | iOS 17 |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Samsung Galaxy S25
Pros
- +Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- +Compact 6.2″ form factor with flagship specs
- +7 years of Android OS upgrades
Cons
- −Charging stuck at 25 W wired
- −No telephoto upgrade vs S24
- −Base storage still 128 GB
iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
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 256GB
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 or iPhone 15 Pro 256GB? +
Both score 91 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung Galaxy S25 worth the price? +
At $799, Samsung Galaxy S25 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 15 Pro 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 15 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.
Does Samsung Galaxy S25 or iPhone 15 Pro 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.