Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Performance
93.0
96.5 ★
Camera
80.0
100.0 ★
Battery
56.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
94.5
96.5 ★
Overall
83.6
96.2 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
100.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
96.2/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.30"
6.90"
Display Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1206x2622
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Adreno 830
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)
Quad Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3582 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm
Weight
199g
219g
Build Material
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jade Green, Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 15, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 96.2/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 16 Pro puts up a strong fight with a score of 83.6/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the overall winner with a score of 96.2/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 80.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra offers better value at PKR 410,999 with a value score of 1.1.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro costs PKR 403,999 while Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra costs PKR 410,999. The price difference is PKR 7,000.
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