Welcome to our blog foneSphere.com. As you know, we discussed the features and price of the S25 Ultra in our previous blog. Today, we are going to talk about the iPhone 15 Pro Max VS Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in the ultimate flagship battle. In 2025, both companies have put up a great show. Both have launched their best phones. There is no doubt that both Apple and Samsung are known for their best models and amazing features. But today we will know which is the best among the two. Whether you are looking to replace your phone or want to know which one is the best among the two, this blog will help you know and understand both the things. Now let’s go and find out which one is best for us.
π§± Design & Build Quality
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a titanium frame, which makes it feel strong and light. It is elegant, minimal and feels incredibly premium in the hand. Apple has also reduced the bezels and has given a customizable action button in place of the mute switch. On the other hand, if we talk about the S25 Ultra, then it has paid a lot of attention to its look. It retains the same sleek glass-and-metal body, subtle curves, and built-in S Pen, but it is a bit bigger and bulkier. But that’s expected from a productivity-focused device.
The result so far is: iPhone is at the top with its minimalism and refined design while Samsung is at the top with its bold design and extra features.
πΊ Display: Two Stunning Screens
Now that we’re done with display quality, there’s one area where both phones excel.
- The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen with a Promotion 120Hz refresh rate. It’s bright, sharp, and color-accurate – perfect for everything you can do with it, whether it’s editing or gaming
- If we talk about the S25 Ultra, we get a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. It’s brighter (up to 2,600 nits), slightly larger, and offers more control over color profiles and resolution
Samsung gives us an immersive edge-to-edge experience with a punch-hole camera, while the iPhone, on the other hand, sticks to a dynamic island for alerts and multitasking.
The result is in – if we talk about both, Samsung leads in terms of display and technology. But both phones look great.
β‘ Performance & Software
- The iPhone 15 Pro Max runs on Apple’s A17 Pro chip. If we talk about the A17 Pro chip, its speed is considered to be quite fast, which makes the phone operate very well and is also considered quite good for gaming and editing. This chip is backed by is 17 – smooth, clean and secure
- The S25 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, which comes with multitasking features and is used for heavy gaming. This is considered to be a very good processor. With Android 15 + One UI 7, you get flexibility, customization, and better file management
Previously only Apple promised long term software updates but now both phones promise 7 years of software updates .The bottom line: Apple leads in functionality; Samsung offers more control and flexibility.
πΈ Camera: Zoom vs. Precision

- 200MP main camera
- Ultra-wide lens
- Dual telephoto (3x and 10x optical zoom with up to 100x digital)
- Enhanced AI for detail and night shots
IPhone 15 Pro Max
- 48MP main camera
- Ultra-wide lens
- 5x telephoto lens
- Industry-best video features: Pores, Cinematic Mode, and Spatial Video.
If you are interested and happy in photography then Samsung can be the best choice for you because this phone has given special attention to room quality. But if you want to make high-quality videos then iPhone will be the best choice for you.
Conclusion: Samsung for photography, iPhone for videos.
π Battery Life & Charging
If we talk about the battery, the battery is powerful in both. But Samsung is ahead in charging speed.
S25 Ultra: 5,500mAh battery, 65W fast charging, 15W wireless, reverse wireless charging.
IPhone 15 Pro Max: 4,422mAh battery, 27W wired, 15W Massif wireless.
If you are using it normally, then it lasts the whole day. But Samsung charges faster and gives more options.
Result: Samsung wins in terms of battery and charging flexibility.
π οΈ Unique Features & Ecosystem
Samsung S25 Ultra features:
S Pen for writing, drawing and productivity.
Samsung DE to turn your phone into a desktop experience.
Customization with Android and seamless pairing with Galaxy Buds, Watch, etc.

iPhone 15 Pro Max features:
Dynamic Island for interactive multitasking.
Action buttons for quick shortcuts.
Great ecosystem with IPod, Mac, Apple Watch and Air Pods.
Conclusion: Samsung brings versatility; Apple offers unmatched ecosystem integration.

π° Price & Value
Model price in India, price in Dubai, price in US
- iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB) βΉ1,59,900 AED 5,099 (βΉ1.14L) $1,199
- Samsung S25 Ultra (256GB) βΉ1,34,999 AED 4,999 (βΉ1.12L) $1,199
If we look at their prices, Samsung usually offers more hardware for its price, while iPhone has a higher resale value and better after-sales service.
Conclusion: Samsung is better in terms of initial price, while iPhone is better in terms of long termπ Final Verdict: Which One Should You Choose?
Both these phones are flagship masterpieces, but your choice depends on what you value more, photography or video
Frequently Ask Question
πΈ Camera: Zoom vs. Precision
Ultra-wide lens
Dual telephoto (3x and 10x optical zoom with up to 100x digital)
Enhanced AI for detail and night shots
IPhone 15 Pro Max
48MP main camera
Ultra-wide lens
5x telephoto lens
Industry-best video features: Pores, Cinematic Mode, and Spatial Video.
π Battery Life & Charging
S25 Ultra: 5,500mAh battery, 65W fast charging, 15W wireless, reverse wireless charging.
IPhone 15 Pro Max: 4,422mAh battery, 27W wired, 15W Massif wireless.
If you are using it normally, then it lasts the whole day. But Samsung charges faster and gives more options.
Result: Samsung wins in terms of battery and charging flexibility.
π° Price & Value
iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB) βΉ1,59,900 AED 5,099 (βΉ1.14L) $1,199
Samsung S25 Ultra (256GB) βΉ1,34,999 AED 4,999 (βΉ1.12L) $1,199
If we look at their prices, Samsung usually offers more hardware for its price, while iPhone has a higher resale value and better after-sales service.
Conclusion: Samsung is better in terms of initial price, while iPhone is better in terms of long term.
πΊ Display: Two Stunning Screens
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen with a Promotion 120Hz refresh rate. It’s bright, sharp, and color-accurate – perfect for everything you can do with it, whether it’s editing or gaming
If we talk about the S25 Ultra, we get a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. It’s brighter (up to 2,600 nits), slightly larger, and offers more control over color profiles and resolution
Samsung gives us an immersive edge-to-edge experience with a punch-hole camera, while the iPhone, on the other hand, sticks to a dynamic island for alerts and multitasking.
The result is in – if we talk about both, Samsung leads in terms of display and technology. But both phones look great.
β‘ Performance & Software
The S25 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, which comes with multitasking features and is used for heavy gaming. This is considered to be a very good processor. With Android 15 + One UI 7, you get flexibility, customization, and better file management
Previously only Apple promised long term software updates but now both phones promise 7 years of software updates .The bottom line: Apple leads in functionality; Samsung offers more control and flexibility.
π Choose iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want:
- If you like premium build and great is experience
- If you are already part of the Apple ecosystem and
- want great video recording tools in a phone
- Prefer long-term software support and resale value
π Choose the Samsung S25 Ultra if you want:
- If you want a bigger, more advanced display
- Use a stylus or need productivity tools
- Look for camera zoom and flexibility
- Prefer fast charging and a customizable interface
π¬ Whose side are you on in this ultimate flagship battle β Team iPhone or Team Samsung Both are better be it Samsung or iPhone. Write your thoughts in the comments!