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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: which is better?

iPhone 15, iPhone 16 Pro and Galaxy S25 Ultra compared side by side across 22 specs and 7 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

3 PRODUCTS · 22 SPECS · 7 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

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SMARTPHONES

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APPLE

iPhone 15

$799

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

APPLE

iPhone 16 Pro

$999

BEST OVERALL

SAMSUNG

Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1,199

BEST FOR BATTERY

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The iPhone 16 Pro takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.4/10 — 0.2 ahead of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Dead heat on value. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 7 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

PERF

CAME

DISP

BATT

SOFT

VALU

DESI

iPhone 15×0

iPhone 16 Pro×4

Galaxy S25 Ultra×2

Apple iPhone 15BEST VALUE

Apple iPhone 16 ProBEST OVERALL

Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraBEST FOR BATTERY

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPBattery — Galaxy S25 Ultra leads by 0.4

TIGHTESTValue — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

IPHONE 1516 PROS25 ULTRA

PerformanceiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.3

IPHONE 158.8

16 PRO9.7

S25 ULTRA9.4

CameraiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.2

IPHONE 158.5

16 PRO9.6

S25 ULTRA9.4

DisplayiGalaxy S25 Ultra · +0.1

IPHONE 157.8

16 PRO9.5

S25 ULTRA9.6

BatteryiGalaxy S25 Ultra · +0.4

IPHONE 158.0

16 PRO8.8

S25 ULTRA9.2

SoftwareiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.2

IPHONE 159.2

16 PRO9.4

S25 ULTRA9.0

ValueiTIED AT 8.6

IPHONE 158.4

16 PRO8.6

S25 ULTRA8.6

DesigniiPhone 16 Pro · +0.3

IPHONE 150.0

16 PRO9.3

S25 ULTRA9.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01iPhone 151.08BEST DEAL

02iPhone 16 Pro0.94

03Galaxy S25 Ultra0.77

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

22 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

iPhone 15$7991W8.6

iPhone 16 Pro$9992W9.4

Galaxy S25 Ultra$1,19910W9.2

Battery CapacityMAHi

3,349 mAh

3,582 mAh

5,000 mAh← BEST +40%

Wired ChargingWi

20 W

27 W

45 W← BEST +67%

Wireless ChargingWi

15 W

25 W← BEST +67%

15 W

Main CameraMPi

48 MP

200 MP← BEST +317%

Ultra-Wide CameraMPi

12 MP

48 MP

50 MP← BEST +4%

Telephotoi

None (2x in-sensor crop)

12MP 5x

50MP 5x + 10MP 3x

Front CameraMPiSAME

12 MP

Max Videoi

4K@60fps

4K 120fps Dolby Vision

8K 30fps

Wi-Fii

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 7

WeightGi

171 g← 14% lighter

199 g

218 g

Buildi

Aluminum frame, color-infused glass back

Grade 5 titanium

Titanium frame

Water ResistanceiSAME

IP68

Display SizeINi

6.1 in

6.3 in

6.9 in← BEST +10%

Display Typei

OLED Super Retina XDR

Super Retina XDR LTPO OLED

Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO

Refresh RateHZi

60 Hz

120 Hz← TIED BEST

Peak BrightnessNITSi

2,000 nits

2,600 nits← BEST +30%

Chipseti

Apple A16 Bionic

Apple A18 Pro

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

RAMGBi

6 GB

8 GB

12 GB← BEST +50%

AnTuTu Scorei

1,450,000

1,720,000

2,700,000← BEST +57%

Operating Systemi

iOS 17 (upgradable)

iOS 18

Android 15, One UI 7

OS Update SupportYRi

6 yr

7 yr← BEST +17%

Storage Optionsi

128/256/512GB

128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB

256GB / 512GB / 1TB

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

iPhone 16 ProAPPLE9.4

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Galaxy S25 Ultra (9.2)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

iPhone 15APPLE8.6

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · iPhone 16 Pro (0.9)

PRIORITY · BATTERY

Best for battery

Galaxy S25 UltraSAMSUNG9.2

BATTERY WEIGHTEDCONF 88%

Best visible score in the battery category group.

RUNNER-UP · iPhone 16 Pro (8.8)

PRIORITY · DESIGN

Best for design

iPhone 16 ProAPPLE9.3

DESIGN WEIGHTEDCONF 89%

Best visible score in the design category group.

RUNNER-UP · Galaxy S25 Ultra (9.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#3APPLE0.0

iPhone 15

“The standard iPhone 15 brings the Dynamic Island, a 48MP main camera, and USB-C to Apple's mainstream flagship.”

Software 9.2

Performance 8.8

Wins Weight

Wins Front Camera

TRADE-OFFDisplay capped at 60Hz refresh

BEST VALUEBest price →

#1APPLE0.0

iPhone 16 Pro

“Premium compact flagship with A18 Pro performance, a 120Hz ProMotion display, pro-grade cameras, and a titanium body.”

Performance 9.7

Camera 9.6

Wins Refresh Rate

Wins Wireless Charging

TRADE-OFFExpensive

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#2SAMSUNG0.0

Galaxy S25 Ultra

“Large productivity flagship with a built-in S Pen, a brilliant 6.9-inch AMOLED, a 200MP camera, and flexible zoom.”

Display 9.6

Performance 9.4

Wins Battery Capacity

Wins Main Camera

TRADE-OFFHeavy and large

BEST FOR BATTERYBest price →

Still deciding? The iPhone 16 Pro is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.4/10 · WINS 4 OF 7 CATEGORIES

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Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: which is best?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is our overall pick, scoring 9.4/10 against 9.2/10 for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — a 2% edge. Current starting prices span $799–$1,199. The score weighs category-specific smartphones attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads overall with a 9.4 total score.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins 9 comparable specs with a 45% weighted win rate.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Capacity.
Apple iPhone 15 has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Apple iPhone 158.6/10

The standard iPhone 15 brings the Dynamic Island, a 48MP main camera, and USB-C to Apple's mainstream flagship.

Pros

+ Excellent 48MP main camera with sharp 2x crop
+ USB-C finally replaces Lightning
+ Dynamic Island and bright OLED display
+ Long, reliable iOS update support

Cons

− Display capped at 60Hz refresh
− No dedicated telephoto lens
− Base 128GB storage feels tight for video shooters

Best for: Mainstream buyers wanting a balanced flagship · People upgrading from older iPhones · Users who value long software support

“If you want the iPhone experience without paying Pro prices, the iPhone 15 is the sweet spot. You give up the 120Hz ProMotion display, telephoto lens and the fastest chip, but you keep the excellent 48MP camera, USB-C, the Dynamic Island and Apple's…”

Apple iPhone 16 ProWINNER 9.4/10

Premium compact flagship with A18 Pro performance, a 120Hz ProMotion display, pro-grade cameras, and a titanium body.

Pros

+ Best-in-class video and color science
+ Fast, efficient A18 Pro chip
+ Premium lightweight titanium build
+ Industry-leading 5+ years of updates

Cons

− Expensive
− Charging slower than Android rivals
− No expandable storage

Best for: Video and content creation · Apple ecosystem users · Long-term ownership

“The most polished small flagship you can buy: best-in-class video, dependable cameras, top-tier performance, and the longest software support in the category. The main trade-offs are price and slower charging than Android rivals.”

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra9.2/10

Large productivity flagship with a built-in S Pen, a brilliant 6.9-inch AMOLED, a 200MP camera, and flexible zoom.

Pros

+ Large, bright, high-resolution display
+ Most versatile camera and zoom system
+ Built-in S Pen for notes and control
+ Seven years of OS updates

Cons

− Heavy and large
− Premium price
− One UI can feel cluttered

Best for: Productivity and note-taking · Zoom photography · Big-screen media

“The most capable do-everything Android phone: huge bright display, the most flexible camera kit, S Pen productivity, and long support. It is heavy and pricey, and One UI can feel busy.”

Frequently asked questions

Which is best: Apple iPhone 15, Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific smartphones specs, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores highest overall (9.4/10, 0.2 points ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between these smartphones?

The biggest measurable differences are Chipset, Battery Capacity, Main Camera. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Can I compare other smartphones on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 smartphones from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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