Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 17
Performance score
Samsung Galaxy S25 is 9% faster than iPhone 17 by our estimate.
A smartphone's score is the score of its chip — our calculation from specs, not a benchmark. See screen, battery and cameras in the tables below.
Overview
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance (0–100) | 39.82 | 36.64 |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A19 |
| Brand | Samsung | Apple |
| Release date | Q1 2025 | Q3 2025 |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
| OS at launch | Android 15 | iOS 26 |
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2″ | 6.3″ |
| Resolution | 2340×1080 | 2622×1206 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | no data |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB |
Battery, cameras, body
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4000 mAh | no data |
| Wired charging | 25 W | no data |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 2 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP |
| Weight | 162 g | 177 g |
Apple does not publish RAM size, battery capacity or charging power, so these are not listed for iPhones.
Pros and cons
Samsung Galaxy S25
- chip is 9% faster
- lighter: 162 vs 177 g
- more main-camera megapixels: 50 vs 48 MP
iPhone 17
- no notable advantages
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