Side by side
Apple iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
Both are excellent compact phones. The Galaxy S25 wins on display smoothness (120 Hz) and optical zoom; the iPhone 16 is the natural choice if you use a Mac, iPad or Apple Watch.
At a glance
| Feature | Apple iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1" OLED, 60 Hz | 6.2" OLED, 120 Hz |
| Chip | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Cameras | 48 MP main, 12 MP ultra-wide | 50 MP main, 12 MP ultra-wide, 10 MP 3× tele |
| Optical zoom | 2× crop from main sensor | 3× telephoto |
| Weight | About 170 g | About 162 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Updates | Long iOS support (no fixed promise) | 7 years promised |
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Which one should you buy?
Choose the Apple iPhone 16 if…
- You use other Apple devices
- You want iMessage, FaceTime and AirDrop
- You prefer iOS
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 if…
- You want a 120 Hz display
- You want 3× optical zoom
- You want a clear 7-year update promise
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