iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 2026 Flagship Showdown
iPhone 16 Pro
Apple's 2024 flagship — A18 Pro chip, 48MP main camera, 4K 120fps video, MagSafe. Now available as Apple Certified Refurbished from $759.
iOS users upgrading from iPhone 13/14, Apple ecosystem households, video creators
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung's 2025 flagship — Snapdragon 8 Elite, 200MP camera, S Pen, 5,000 mAh battery. Now $999 on sale (was $1,299 at launch).
Photographers, S Pen power users, battery-conscious travelers, Samsung ecosystem households
Short Answer
The iPhone 16 Pro Refurb at $759 is the better value in 2026; the Galaxy S25 Ultra at $999 sale is the better hardware. If you have other Apple devices, iPhone wins regardless of specs.
Our Verdict
Galaxy S25 Ultra wins on hardware (larger battery, 200MP camera, S Pen, bigger screen); iPhone 16 Pro wins on value ($240 cheaper refurb), ecosystem integration, and video quality.
iPhone 16 Pro6.3
8.8Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Key Differences at a Glance
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Battery life: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins (5,000 mAh — ~8-9 hrs screen-on, 45W wired vs 3,582 mAh — ~6-7 hrs screen-on, 27W wired)
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Street price (May 2026): iPhone 16 Pro wins ($759 (Apple Certified Refurb) vs $999 (samsung.com sale) / $1,299 MSRP)
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Camera versatility: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins (200MP main + 50MP 5x periscope + 10MP 3x telephoto vs 48MP main + 12MP 5x periscope telephoto)
Key Facts & Figures
| Metric | iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity(mAh) | 3,582 mAh | 5,000 mAh | -28% |
| Starting Price(USD) | $999 | — | — |
| Weight(g) | 199 g | 218 g | -9% |
Key Differences
iPhone 16 Pro
Attribute
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
3,582 mAh — ~6-7 hrs screen-on, 27W wired
Battery life
5,000 mAh — ~8-9 hrs screen-on, 45W wired🏆
$759 (Apple Certified Refurb)🏆
Street price (May 2026)
$999 (samsung.com sale) / $1,299 MSRP
48MP main + 12MP 5x periscope telephoto
Camera versatility
200MP main + 50MP 5x periscope + 10MP 3x telephoto
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Last updated: May 23, 2026Human reviewed
