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 Apple iPhone XR 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 XR
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Performance
47.9
96.5 ★
Camera
40.0
100.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
46.3
96.5 ★
Overall
45.4
96.2 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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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
Apple iPhone XR
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
🏆 Apple iPhone XR
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.90"
Display Type
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (HBM)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
828x1792
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 830
RAM
3 GB
12 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF, OIS
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
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) 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@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2942 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast charging 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
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
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm
Weight
194g
219g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Colors
Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White
Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jade Green, Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
Android 15
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 XR puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100. However, Apple iPhone XR offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone XR
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
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 XR 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 XR or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
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?
Apple iPhone XR offers better value at PKR 132,999 with a value score of 1.6.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone XR and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Apple iPhone XR costs PKR 132,999 while Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra costs PKR 410,999. The price difference is PKR 278,000.
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