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iPhone 16 Pro vs Pixel 9 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: which is better?

iPhone 16 Pro, Pixel 9 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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← TOP PICK

APPLE

iPhone 16 Pro

$999

BEST OVERALL

GOOGLE

Pixel 9 Pro

$999

BEST FOR VALUE

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. Tightest race: display, just 0.1 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 7 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

PERF

CAME

DISP

BATT

DESI

SOFT

VALU

iPhone 16 Pro×4

Pixel 9 Pro×1

Galaxy S25 Ultra×2

Apple iPhone 16 ProBEST OVERALL

Google Pixel 9 ProBEST FOR VALUE

Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraBEST FOR BATTERY

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPBattery — Galaxy S25 Ultra leads by 0.4

TIGHTESTDisplay — only 0.1 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

16 PRO9 PROS25 ULTRA

PerformanceiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.3

16 PRO9.7

9 PRO8.4

S25 ULTRA9.4

CameraiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.2

16 PRO9.6

9 PRO9.2

S25 ULTRA9.4

DisplayiGalaxy S25 Ultra · +0.1

16 PRO9.5

9 PRO9.0

S25 ULTRA9.6

BatteryiGalaxy S25 Ultra · +0.4

16 PRO8.8

9 PRO8.7

S25 ULTRA9.2

DesigniiPhone 16 Pro · +0.3

16 PRO9.3

9 PRO8.8

S25 ULTRA9.0

SoftwareiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.3

16 PRO9.4

9 PRO9.1

S25 ULTRA9.0

ValueiPixel 9 Pro · +0.4

16 PRO8.6

9 PRO9.0

S25 ULTRA8.6

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01iPhone 16 Pro0.94BEST DEAL

02Pixel 9 Pro0.89

03Galaxy S25 Ultra0.77

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

22 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

iPhone 16 Pro$9992W9.4

Pixel 9 Pro$9995W8.9

Galaxy S25 Ultra$1,1997W9.2

Battery CapacityMAHi

3,582 mAh

4,700 mAh

5,000 mAh← BEST +6%

Wired ChargingWi

27 W

37 W

45 W← BEST +22%

Wireless ChargingWi

25 W← BEST +9%

23 W

15 W

Main CameraMPi

48 MP

50 MP

200 MP← BEST +300%

Ultra-Wide CameraMPi

48 MP

50 MP← BEST +4%

Telephotoi

12MP 5x

48MP 5x

50MP 5x + 10MP 3x

Front CameraMPi

12 MP

42 MP← BEST +250%

12 MP

Max Videoi

4K 120fps Dolby Vision

4K 60fps

8K 30fps

Wi-FiiSAME

Wi-Fi 7

WeightGi

199 g← TIED BEST

218 g

Buildi

Grade 5 titanium

Polished aluminum

Titanium frame

Water ResistanceiSAME

IP68

Display SizeINi

6.3 in

6.9 in← BEST +10%

Display Typei

Super Retina XDR LTPO OLED

LTPO OLED

Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO

Refresh RateHZiSAME

120 Hz

Peak BrightnessNITSi

2,000 nits

3,000 nits← BEST +15%

2,600 nits

Chipseti

Apple A18 Pro

Google Tensor G4

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

RAMGBi

8 GB

16 GB← BEST +33%

12 GB

AnTuTu Scorei

1,720,000

1,180,000

2,700,000← BEST +57%

Operating Systemi

iOS 18

Android 15

Android 15, One UI 7

OS Update SupportYRi

6 yr

7 yr← TIED BEST

Storage Optionsi

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 16 ProAPPLE9.4

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

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

RUNNER-UP · Pixel 9 Pro (0.9)

PRIORITY · VALUE

Best for value

Pixel 9 ProGOOGLE9.0

VALUE WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the value category group.

RUNNER-UP · iPhone 16 Pro (8.6)

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)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#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 Weight

TRADE-OFFExpensive

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#3GOOGLE0.0

Pixel 9 Pro

“Clean-Android flagship with class-leading computational photography, helpful Gemini AI tools, and seven years of updates.”

Camera 9.2

Software 9.1

Wins Peak Brightness

Wins RAM

TRADE-OFFGaming performance trails top chips

BEST FOR VALUEBest 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 16 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 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 $999–$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 6 comparable specs with a 30% weighted win rate.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Capacity.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

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.”

Google Pixel 9 Pro8.9/10

Clean-Android flagship with class-leading computational photography, helpful Gemini AI tools, and seven years of updates.

Pros

+ Best-in-class computational photography
+ Clean, fast Android with useful AI
+ Bright, color-accurate display
+ Seven years of updates

Cons

− Gaming performance trails top chips
− Charging could be faster
− Tensor runs warm under load

Best for: Point-and-shoot photography · Clean-Android fans · AI productivity features

“The best point-and-shoot camera phone and the cleanest software, with the most useful AI tools. Gaming performance trails the top Snapdragon chips, and charging is modest.”

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 16 Pro, Google Pixel 9 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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