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Galaxy S25 Plus leads more supplied hardware categories
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 5G for the larger display, bigger battery, more RAM, stronger supplied Geekbench result and telephoto flexibility. Choose Apple iPhone 17 if you prefer iOS, a smaller phone, the higher-resolution selfie camera and the higher supplied expert-review score.
Key differences
The most important category differences from the verified comparison.
9,730 Geekbench multi-core versus 9,327.
6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X versus 6.3-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED.
4,900mAh versus 3,692mAh.
18MP versus 12MP.
Key specifications
A compact view of the most useful verified hardware details.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.3 inch | 6.7 inch |
| Display type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4900 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 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | ₹82,900 | ₹79,999Winner |
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 8 EliteWinner |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 9,327 | 9,730Winner |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,250,422 | 2,298,707Winner |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Storage | 256 GB NVMe | 256 GB UFS 4.0 |
| Display | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 1206x2622, 120Hz | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1440x3120, 120HzWinner |
| 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 | 4,900 mAhWinner |
| Charging | 40W | 45WWinner |
| Expert Review | 8.3/10Winner | 8.0/10 |
| User Rating | 4.6/5 (26,366 ratings) | 4.6/5 (1,727 ratings) |
Comparison scores
Category scores are shown on a 10-point scale where comparable evidence exists.
| Category | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 5G | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 9.2 | 9.4 | — |
| Display | 8.9 | 9.3 | — |
| Battery | 7.7 | 9.1 | — |
| Camera | — | — | — |
| Software & Updates | — | — | — |
| Value for Money | 8.4 | 8.8 | — |
Best for
Quick recommendations based on different buyer priorities.
Higher supplied Geekbench multi-core and slightly higher AnTuTu score.
Larger QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at the same 120Hz refresh rate.
Larger 4,900mAh battery and higher listed charging wattage.
Higher 18MP supplied front-camera resolution.
Detailed category comparison
Each category keeps the compared phones in the same side-by-side order for faster scanning.
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Winner: Apple Iphone 17Display
Winner: Samsung S25 Plus 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
- ✓ Compact 6.3-inch flagship form factor
- • Smaller listed battery than Galaxy S25 Plus
- • 8GB RAM versus Samsung's 12GB
- • Smaller display and lower listed charging wattage
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 5G
- ✓ Higher supplied Geekbench multi-core score
- ✓ Large 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
- ✓ 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging
- ✓ 12GB RAM
- ✓ 50MP main camera plus 3x telephoto
- • Lower supplied expert-review score than iPhone 17
- • 12MP front camera versus iPhone 17's 18MP
- • Larger body may not suit buyers wanting a compact flagship
Which one should you buy?
Choose Apple iPhone 17 if
- • You prefer iOS and the Apple ecosystem.
- • You want the higher-resolution 18MP front camera.
- • You value the higher supplied expert-review score.
- • You prefer the more compact 6.3-inch form factor.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 5G if
- • You want the higher supplied Geekbench multi-core score.
- • You prefer a larger 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display.
- • You want the larger 4,900mAh battery and 45W charging.
- • You want 12GB RAM, a 50MP main camera and 3x telephoto zoom.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 5G is the stronger hardware-value choice in the supplied comparison, while Apple iPhone 17 remains the better fit for buyers prioritising iOS, a compact flagship experience and selfie-camera resolution.
Best choice by buyer type
Price to performance
Strong flagship performance and camera hardware, but the supplied price is higher than Galaxy S25 Plus.
Lower supplied price plus more RAM, larger battery, bigger display and slightly stronger supplied benchmark results support stronger value.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better overall: Apple iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 5G leads more of the supplied hardware categories, including Geekbench multi-core, display size, battery capacity, RAM and main-camera resolution. iPhone 17 remains stronger for buyers who prioritise iOS, compact size and selfie-camera resolution.
Which phone is faster?
In the supplied comparison, Galaxy S25 Plus scores 9,730 in Geekbench multi-core versus 9,327 for iPhone 17. Their AnTuTu scores are also close, with Samsung slightly ahead at 2,298,707 versus 2,250,422.
Which phone has the better display?
Galaxy S25 Plus has the larger 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 1440x3120 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, while iPhone 17 has a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 1206x2622 and 120Hz.
Which phone has the better battery?
Galaxy S25 Plus has the larger listed battery at 4,900mAh versus 3,692mAh for iPhone 17, and also lists faster 45W charging versus 40W.
Which phone has the better camera setup?
Galaxy S25 Plus has a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide and 10MP telephoto with up to 3x optical zoom. iPhone 17 has 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 Plus. Both have the same supplied user rating of 4.6/5.
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