Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Performance
52.1
85.2 ★
Camera
40.0
78.0 ★
Battery
40.0
78.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
84.9 ★
Overall
52.9
84.2 ★
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 FE
85.2/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
78.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
84.9/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
84.2/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.50"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1242x2688
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Exynos 2400 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Xclipse 940
RAM
4 GB
8 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/3.0", LED Flash
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3174 mAh
4900 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast battery 45W wired, PD, QC2, 65% in 30 min, 15W wireless, Qi2 compatible, 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, dual-band or tri-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, eSIM + eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm
Weight
208g
190g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Navy
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
Android 16
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 84.2/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone XS Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone XS Max or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is the overall winner with a score of 84.2/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone XS Max or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has better battery with a score of 78.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is better for gaming with a score of 84.9/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE offers better value at PKR 219,999 with a value score of 1.7.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone XS Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
Apple iPhone XS Max costs PKR 167,999 while Samsung Galaxy S25 FE costs PKR 219,999. The price difference is PKR 52,000.
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