Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S25, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,692 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | — | 6.2 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 177 g | 162 g |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Feb 2025 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S25 is ahead on battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3-inch (diagonal) | 6.2 inches |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 pixels at 460 ppi | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) |
| Features | Dynamic Island, Always-On display, ProMotion technology (adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz), True Tone, P3 wide color, Haptic Touch, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Anti-reflective coating | — |
| Brightness | 1000 nits max (typical), 1600 nits peak (HDR), 3000 nits peak (outdoor) | — |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 front cover | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| CPU | Hexa-core (details not specified) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Penta-core (details not specified) | Adreno (specific model not detailed) |
| OS | — | Android 15, One UI 7 |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB (LPDDR5X) | 12GB |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB (NVMe) | — |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 512GB |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| System | 48MP Dual Fusion camera system | — |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26 mm, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120° field of view, Hybrid Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) | — |
| Telephoto (Optical Quality) | 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto (52 mm, f/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift OIS) | — |
| Zoom | 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom range; Digital zoom up to 10x | — |
| Features | Sapphire crystal lens cover, True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Cinematic mode (up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps), Action mode (up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps), Spatial video recording (1080p at 30 fps), Dual Capture (up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps), Slo-mo video (1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps), Night mode Time-lapse | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Video | — | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 18 MP Center Stage camera | — |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | — |
| Features | Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Retina Flash, Tap to zoom and rotate, Center Stage for photos and video calls, Ultra-stabilized video, Dual Capture, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Animoji and Memoji, Night mode, Latest-generation Photographic Styles, 4K Dolby Vision video recording (24/25/30/60 fps) | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Single | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Video | — | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Lithium-ion, 14.351 Wh (3692 mAh) @ 3.887 V | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | MagSafe and Qi 2 wireless charging, USB-C, Up to 50% in 20 minutes with 40+ W adapter | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (5.89 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm (5.78 x 2.78 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 177 g (6.2 oz) | 162 g (5.71 oz) |
| Build | Ceramic Shield 2 front, Color-infused glass back, Aluminum design | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual eSIM (US, Canada, Mexico, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Japan); Dual nano-SIM (China); nano-SIM and eSIM (elsewhere) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6 m for 30 min) | — |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) tri-band with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 (A2DP, LE) | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| UWB | Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip | — |
| NFC | Yes, with reader mode and Express Cards | Yes |
| USB | USB-C (USB 2.0, 480 Mbit/s) | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Positioning | Precision dual-frequency GPS (L1, L5), GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 9, 2025 | January 22, 2025 |
| Status | Released September 19, 2025 | Available. Released February 7, 2025 |
| OS (Original) | iOS 26 | — |
| OS (Current) | iOS 26.6.1 (released August 17, 2026) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Samsung Galaxy S25 — 3,692 mAh for the Apple iPhone 17 versus 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Samsung Galaxy S25 — 177 g for the Apple iPhone 17 versus 162 g for the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Apple iPhone 17 — Sep 2025 for the Apple iPhone 17 versus Feb 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Is the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 17 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 8/10.