Apple iPhone 14 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S25+ dominates across nearly every hardware dimension, featuring a larger 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and superior 2600-nit brightness versus iPhone 14's 60Hz panel. Camera capabilities heavily favor Samsung with its 50MP main sensor, 8K video recording, and dedicated 3x telephoto lens compared to iPhone's basic 12MP setup. Processing power leans Samsung's direction with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, though Apple's A15 Bionic remains competent. Battery capacity strongly favors Samsung (4900mAh vs 3279mAh) alongside faster 45W charging. iPhone 14 excels in software polish, ecosystem integration, and real-world optimization despite lower specs. At $200 price premium, Galaxy S25+ justifies cost through substantially better displays, cameras, and batteries. iPhone 14 remains excellent for those prioritizing iOS ecosystem and compact size, but Galaxy S25+ is the superior flagship device.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 if…
- →Emergency SOS via satellite debuted on iPhone 14
- →Action mode for stabilized video without a gimbal
- →Reliable A15 Bionic performance for daily tasks
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25+ if…
- →Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset
- →Sharp QHD+ 120Hz display with high brightness
- →Compact and lightweight for a large-screen phone
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14
Pros
- Emergency SOS via satellite debuted on iPhone 14
- Action mode for stabilized video without a gimbal
- Reliable A15 Bionic performance for daily tasks
- Comfortable lightweight body
- Crash Detection safety feature
Cons
- Carries over A15 Bionic from iPhone 13 Pro
- No 48 MP camera upgrade reserved for Pro models
- Still uses Lightning at $799
- Only 60Hz display with no ProMotion
- Same design as iPhone 13
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Pros
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset
- Sharp QHD+ 120Hz display with high brightness
- Compact and lightweight for a large-screen phone
- 12 GB RAM standard across the lineup
- Seven years of software support
Cons
- Camera hardware nearly unchanged from S24+
- No periscope telephoto like the Ultra
- Charging still at 45W in 2025
- Galaxy AI features partly require cloud
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 172 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3279 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W Qi2 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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