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Galaxy S25 leads value, battery and the supplied Geekbench result
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 5G for the stronger supplied Geekbench result, more RAM, larger battery, rear-camera flexibility and lower reported price. Choose Apple iPhone 17 if you prefer iOS, a slightly larger display, the higher-resolution selfie camera and the higher supplied expert-review score.
Key differences
The most important category differences from the verified comparison.
Geekbench multi-core: 10,072 versus 9,327.
4,000mAh versus 3,692mAh.
18MP versus 12MP.
Supplied price ₹66,490 versus ₹82,900.
Key specifications
A compact view of the most useful verified hardware details.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.3 inch | 6.2 inch |
| Display type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Rear camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
Specifications comparison
Every specification is aligned horizontally so differences are easy to scan.
| Feature | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | ₹82,900 | ₹66,490Winner |
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 8 EliteWinner |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 9,327 | 10,072Winner |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,250,422Winner | 2,185,567 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Storage | 256 GB NVMe | 256 GB UFS 4.0 |
| Display | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 1206x2622, 120Hz | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080x2340, 120Hz |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Ultra-wide Camera | 48 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Telephoto Camera | Not listed | 10 MP, up to 3x optical zoomWinner |
| Front Camera | 18 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Battery | 3,692 mAh | 4,000 mAhWinner |
| Charging | 40WWinner | 25W |
| Expert Review | 8.3/10Winner | 8.0/10 |
| User Rating | 4.6/5 (26,366 ratings) | 4.6/5 (7,182 ratings) |
Comparison scores
Category scores are shown on a 10-point scale where comparable evidence exists.
| Category | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 5G | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 9.2 | 9.4 | — |
| Display | 8.9 | 8.9 | — |
| Battery | 8 | 8.7 | — |
| Camera | — | — | — |
| Software & Updates | — | — | — |
| Value for Money | 8.2 | 9 | — |
Best for
Quick recommendations based on different buyer priorities.
Higher supplied Geekbench multi-core score.
Larger supplied 4,000mAh battery.
Higher 18MP supplied front-camera resolution.
Lower supplied market price with 12GB RAM and flagship-class hardware.
Detailed category comparison
Each category keeps the compared phones in the same side-by-side order for faster scanning.
Camera
Winner: Apple Iphone 17Display
Winner: Samsung S25 5GSoftware
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Device-specific strengths and limitations from the comparison data.
Apple iPhone 17
- ✓ Higher supplied expert-review score
- ✓ 18MP front camera
- ✓ Strong Apple A19 performance
- ✓ 120Hz Super Retina XDR OLED display
- ✓ Slightly larger 6.3-inch screen
- • Higher supplied market price
- • Smaller listed battery than Galaxy S25
- • 8GB RAM versus Samsung's 12GB
Samsung Galaxy S25 5G
- ✓ Higher supplied Geekbench multi-core score
- ✓ 12GB RAM
- ✓ 4,000mAh battery
- ✓ 50MP main camera plus 3x telephoto
- ✓ Lower supplied market price
- • 25W charging is slower than the supplied 40W iPhone figure
- • 12MP front camera versus iPhone 17's 18MP
- • Lower supplied expert-review score
Which one should you buy?
Choose Apple iPhone 17 if
- • You prefer iOS and the Apple ecosystem.
- • You want the slightly larger 6.3-inch display.
- • You want the higher-resolution 18MP front camera.
- • You value the higher supplied expert-review score.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 5G if
- • You want the higher supplied Geekbench multi-core score.
- • You prefer 12GB RAM and Snapdragon 8 Elite.
- • You want the larger 4,000mAh battery.
- • You want a 50MP main camera plus 3x telephoto zoom.
- • You want the lower supplied market price.
Samsung Galaxy S25 5G offers the stronger hardware-value proposition in the supplied comparison, while Apple iPhone 17 remains the better fit for buyers prioritising iOS, selfie resolution and the Apple ecosystem.
Best choice by buyer type
Price to performance
Strong flagship performance and camera hardware, but at a materially higher supplied price.
Lower supplied price plus 12GB RAM, larger battery, telephoto camera and stronger supplied Geekbench result support stronger value.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better overall: Apple iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S25 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S25 5G leads more of the supplied hardware categories, including Geekbench multi-core, RAM, battery capacity, rear-camera resolution and price. iPhone 17 remains attractive for iOS users, its slightly larger display and its higher-resolution front camera.
Which phone is faster?
In the supplied comparison, Galaxy S25 scores 10,072 in Geekbench multi-core versus 9,327 for iPhone 17. However, iPhone 17 has the slightly higher supplied AnTuTu score at 2,250,422 versus 2,185,567.
Which phone has the better display?
Galaxy S25 uses a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 1080x2340 and 120Hz, while iPhone 17 uses a slightly larger 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 1206x2622 and 120Hz. The better choice depends on whether you value Samsung's panel technology or the iPhone's slightly larger size and higher listed resolution.
Which phone has the better battery?
Galaxy S25 has the larger listed battery at 4,000mAh versus 3,692mAh for iPhone 17. iPhone 17 lists faster 40W charging versus 25W on Galaxy S25.
Which phone has the better camera setup?
Galaxy S25 lists a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide and 10MP telephoto with up to 3x optical zoom. iPhone 17 lists dual 48MP rear cameras and the higher-resolution 18MP front camera.
Which phone has better expert and user ratings?
The supplied expert ratings favour iPhone 17 at 8.3/10 versus 8.0/10 for Galaxy S25. Both have the same supplied user rating of 4.6/5.
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