Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Apple iPhone XS Max comparison
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| ratings |
| Overall NDTV Rating | Read Review | Read Review |
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| key specs |
| Display | 6.20-inch | 6.50-inch |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A12 Bionic |
| Front Camera | 12-megapixel | 7-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel | 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel |
| RAM | 12GB | - |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 64GB |
| Battery Capacity | 4000mAh | - |
| OS | Android 15 | iOS 12 |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 pixels | 1242x2688 pixels |
| general |
| Brand | Samsung | Apple |
| Model | Galaxy S25 | iPhone XS Max |
| Release date | January 22, 2025 | September 1, 2018 |
| Launched in India | Yes | Yes |
| Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 146.90 x 70.50 x 7.20 | 157.50 x 77.40 x 7.70 |
| Weight (g) | 168.00 | 208.00 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 4000 | - |
| Removable battery | No | No |
| Fast charging | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Type | 15 | - |
| Colours | Icyblue, Navy, Silver Shadow, Mint, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | Space Grey, Silver, Gold |
| display |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | - |
| Resolution Standard | FHD+ | - |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.20 | 6.50 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 pixels | 1242x2688 pixels |
| Protection type | Gorilla Glass Armor | Other |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | - | 458 |
| hardware |
| Processor | octa-core | hexa-core |
| Processor make | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A12 Bionic |
| RAM | 12GB | - |
| Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 64GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Expandable storage type | No | - |
| Dedicated microSD slot | No | - |
| camera |
| Rear camera | 50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2) + 10-megapixel (f/2.4) | 12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.4-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4) |
| No. of Rear Cameras | 3 | - |
| Front camera | 12-megapixel (f/2.2) | 7-megapixel (f/2.2) |
| No. of Front Cameras | 1 | - |
| Pop-Up Camera | No | - |
| Lens Type (Second Rear Camera) | Ultra Wide-Angle | - |
| Lens Type (Third Rear Camera) | Telephoto | - |
| Rear autofocus | - | Yes |
| Rear flash | - | Yes |
| software |
| Operating system | Android 15 | iOS 12 |
| Skin | One UI 7 | - |
| connectivity |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.30 | Yes, v 5.00 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type-C | Yes | - |
| Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | - |
| Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes | Yes |
| Lightning | - | Yes |
| Headphones | - | Lightning |
| sim 1 |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | - |
| sim 2 |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | eSIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM |
| 3G | Yes | - |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | - |
| sensors |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes | No |
| In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | - |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | Yes |
| Face unlock | - | Yes |
| 3D face recognition | - | Yes |