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The iPhone 16 is the most pro the baseline Apple flagship has ever felt.
We’re talking a new, more powerful chipset, upgraded RAM, and a refreshed design.
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Phones from either company commonly set trends that echo through the rest of the industry.
Luckily, we’re here to cut through the noise.
And for a more experience-driven take, be sure to check out ourSamsung Galaxy S25 reviewandiPhone 16 review.
The phones are figuratively part of the same era of devices.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16 are possibly two of the most widely available phones in the world.
Though the Galaxy S25 itself is widely available, its storage options vary by region.
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All in all, there’s not much in it between the two phones.
Both have a single USB-C port for charging and data transfer.
Both areOLEDpanels at an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
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Overall, Samsung’s display is a little larger, but a little less pixel-dense than the iPhone 16.
Both displays are sharp enough that pixels are invisible at normal viewing distances.
Either way, these are great-looking screens that hold up in all kinds of conditions.
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In comparison, the iPhone 16 comes equipped with a 48MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera.
As for digital zoom, the iPhone 16 manages a respectable 25x, while the S25 reaches 30x.
As for video, the S25 can record video at up to8Kresolution at 30fps (with4Kat 60fps).
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This beats the iPhone 16’s 4K 60fps limit.
when it comes to photography the newCamera Controlcapacitive button.
This information is kept on-machine.
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The iPhone line-up lacks that kind of power parity.
Samsung suggests this can last for a maximum of 29 hours of video playback.
In comparison the iPhone 16 comes equipped with what we estimate to be a 3,651mAh battery.
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The phone’s wireless charging speed of 15W is decent, however.
The Galaxy S25 might last a little longer, but takes a bit longer to recharge too.
These are powerful, thoughtfully designed devices that blur the lines between standard flagships and their pro-grade counterparts.
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However, the iPhone 16 has a sharper screen and faster charging than its rival.
Ultimately, these phones will handle day-to-day tasks exceptionally well.
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