Samsung Galaxy S25
SD8 Elite for Galaxy · 6.2″ · 4000 mAh
iPhone 15 Pro 512GB
A17 Pro · iOS · 512GB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy S25 lands at 91 and iPhone 15 Pro 512GB 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 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
TieStills and video quality across lenses
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Battery life
TieScreen-on time and charging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Performance
Samsung Galaxy S25Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
Samsung Galaxy S25 leads on gpu (96 vs 89).
Display
Samsung Galaxy S25Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Samsung Galaxy S25 leads on display (92 vs 88).
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S25Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung Galaxy S25 more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | iPhone 15 Pro 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ▲ 512GB |
| 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
- +Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- +Compact 6.2″ form factor with flagship specs
- +7 years of Android OS upgrades
- −Charging stuck at 25 W wired
- −No telephoto upgrade vs S24
- −Base storage still 128 GB
iPhone 15 Pro 512GB
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 15 Pro 512GB
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 or iPhone 15 Pro 512GB? +
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 512GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 15 Pro 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.
Does Samsung Galaxy S25 or iPhone 15 Pro 512GB 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 performance, Samsung Galaxy S25 or iPhone 15 Pro 512GB? +
Samsung Galaxy S25 — leads on gpu (96 vs 89). Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps.
Which is better for display, Samsung Galaxy S25 or iPhone 15 Pro 512GB? +
Samsung Galaxy S25 — leads on display (92 vs 88). Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate.