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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores higher (71/100 vs 70). New price not checked for at least one of them.
Which to pick by profile and use
By profile
- Budget: level (68 and 69).
- Smart: level (69 and 69).
- Premium: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (74), the only one of the two scored.
By use
- Taking photos and videos: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (81 vs 62).
- Lasting a long time between charges: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (61 vs 38).
- Gaming and demanding apps: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (100 vs 85).
- Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (100 and 100).
Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.
Picksly scores
| Criterion | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70/100 | 71/100 |
| Performance | 85/100 | 100/100 |
| Camera | 81/100 | 62/100 |
| Display | 80/100 | 100/100 |
| Battery | 61/100 | 38/100 |
| Working memory (RAM) | 50/100 | 60/100 |
| Storage | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Fast charging | < 5/100 | 26/100 |
| Brightness | 31/100 | 45/100 |
| Updates | 75/100 | 100/100 |
| New price checked | not measured | not measured |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max sheet → Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra sheet →