Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2868 | 3120 |
| Resolution Width | 1320 | 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 | 2600 |
| PPI | 460 | 498 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 | 92.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 3 |
| OS Name | iOS | Android |
| UI Skin | — | One UI 7 |
| OS Version | 18 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max +13%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra +10%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra +51%| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,500 | 3,100 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 8,800 | 9,700 |
| AnTuTu | 1,850,000 | 2,800,000 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10 + , stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Laser AF, Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 4 |
| periscope telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm, (periscope telephoto) | 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide) | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | HDR, HDR10 + |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4685 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 45 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 25 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), titanium frame (grade 5) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
| Height (mm) | 163 | 162.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Weight (g) | 227 | 218 |
| Width (mm) | 77.6 | 77.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, September 09 | 2025, January 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 20 | Available. Released 2025, February 03 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3296 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3296 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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