Samsung recently launched its latest flagship series in India – the Galaxy S25 series. Priced at a starting price of Rs 80,999, the series comprises three models; Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra. With Samsung unveiling its latest flagship lineup, comparisons of the Galaxy S25 series to the iPhone 16 series are inevitable, continuing the years-long rivalry. This article focuses on the higher-end models, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, examining their pricing and specifications in detail.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: India Price

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra series comes in three variants with prices starting at Rs 1,29,999, similar to its predecessor. The price of 256GB storage variant is Rs 1,29,999, 512GB is Rs 1,49,999 and 1TB is Rs 1,65,999. Color options include Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Grey, Titanium White and Titanium Black.

Coming to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the price starts at Rs 1,44,900. It comes in three storage variants: 256GB, 512GB and 1TB, the same as the recently released Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. 256GB was launched at Rs 1,44,900, 512GB at Rs 1,64,900 and 1TB at Rs 1,84,900.

When comparing prices, Samsung’s newest flagship costs more than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The first two storage options, 256GB and 512GB, are Rs 14,901 less expensive, while the price gap widens to Rs 18,901 for the 1TB variant. Notably, the iPhone 16 Pro Max comes with 8GB of RAM, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has 12GB of RAM.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro: Specs

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra makes significant advances in design, performance and functionality. Its display has been upgraded to a larger 6.9-inch screen, an increase from the previous 6.8 inches, and now features more rounded edges, moving away from the sharper Galaxy Note aesthetic. Despite the increase in size, the Ultra is lighter, weighing just 218 grams, while still maintaining the reliable 5,000mAh battery that has powered the Ultra models since the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

One important highlight is the revamped camera system. The 200-megapixel primary sensor is now paired with a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, replacing the previous 12-megapixel sensor. Additionally, there is a 50-megapixel telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, as well as a secondary 10-megapixel telephoto camera offering 3x optical zoom. The 12-megapixel front camera remains the same, but they are expected to cater to the increased performance for selfies and video calls.

Under the hood, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, a custom-optimized version of Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset for 2025, designed with an advanced APU for greater efficiency and performance. Has gone.

iPhone 16 Pro Max: The iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display, marking the largest screen on an iPhone. It features Super Retina XDR technology with always-on and promotion features for a smooth and immersive visual experience. Apple has introduced a sleek new gold color option and a highly anticipated camera control button for the Pro models. This button is pressure-sensitive, responding differently depending on how hard you press, and it also allows you to scroll for seamless zooming.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max boasts a lightweight titanium body with a next-generation Ceramic Shield, which Apple claims is twice as durable as any other smartphone glass.

Under the hood, it is powered by the new 3NM A18 Pro chipset. Apple states that this chip has a 6-core GPU, offering 20 percent faster performance than the A17 Pro. It features next-gen machine learning accelerators, enhanced USB 3 speeds, and ProPro video recording support, ensuring top-tier performance and efficiency. But, we ran the phone under real-life scenarios and here is our detailed review of the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max also comes with an advanced triple-camera system. The primary 48-megapixel Fusion camera includes a second-generation quad-pixel sensor, enabling zero shutter lag for Pror and Heif photos. The camera supports 4K120 video recording and introduces a 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera with autofocus. Additionally, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and 120mm focal length enhances zoom capabilities. Pro models also offer up to 10x optical zoom for even greater versatility.