Galaxy S25 Ultra Vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Here's why it's better to wait for Samsung's next flagship launch - Check Details

Galaxy S25 Ultra Vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: As Apple makes inroads through its latest iPhone 16 series and Samsung braces for the Galaxy S25 Series launch, the clash of titans seems inevitable. Over the past few weeks, leaks and rumours regarding the features and specifications of Samsung’s next flagship series—including the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra— have surfaced online. With Samsung expected to unveil its next series in January next year, let’s analyse how the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could be a better pick than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. 

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. the iPhone 16 Pro Max: Performance and Artificial Intelligence (or Apple Intelligence)

Apple has announced its A18 Pro series chip with upgraded performance cores and neural engines. The chipset is a decent performer, but the device is yet to receive Apple Intelligence. Additionally, Apple seeks to make a gradual launch of AI features, which means a longer wait for Apple users. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is likely to be launched with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC and is slated to feature advanced AI features. 

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. the iPhone 16 Pro Max: Sleeker and lightweight profile

 According to rumours, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will sport a similar 6.9-inch display as the iPhone 16 Pro Max. However, Samsung’s flagship is likely to feature a refreshed design, including curved edges, slimmer side rails, and thinner bezels, making it a lighter device compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max. 

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. the iPhone 16 Pro Max: Camera Prowess

The margin between the camera capabilities of the devices is expected to be narrow, given the upgrades the iPhone 16 Pro Max has received. However, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is rumoured to come with a 200MP main camera with a 100MP Space Zoom functionality, offering a higher level of optical zoom. Additionally, the ultrawide camera is expected to be upgraded from 12MP to 50MP.