Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want the best value for your money.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S25
Performance
96.5
96.5
Camera
80.0
86.0 ★
Battery
76.0 ★
66.0
Gaming
96.5
96.5
Overall
88.8 ★
88.3
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
76.0/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
88.8/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S25
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
Tie
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
🎮 Gaming
Tie
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.90"
6.20"
Display Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1320x2868
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Adreno 830
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF 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 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4823 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
Fast charging 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min, 15W 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, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
6.0, 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 + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm
Weight
233g
162g
Build Material
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 15
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Heavy (233g)
Samsung Galaxy S25
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Samsung Galaxy S25 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 80.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has better battery with a score of 76.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Both phones offer similar gaming performance.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy S25 offers better value at PKR 284,999 with a value score of 1.4.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max costs PKR 564,999 while Samsung Galaxy S25 costs PKR 284,999. The price difference is PKR 280,000.
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