Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
Samsung Galaxy S25+ edges ahead with superior display technology featuring 120Hz refresh rate and 3120x1440 resolution versus iPhone 15 Plus's 60Hz 2796x1290 panel. Camera capabilities favor Samsung's 50MP main sensor with OIS and 8K video recording, though both phones excel in computational photography. Performance-wise, the Snapdragon 8 Elite outpaces Apple's A16 Bionic in raw benchmarks, yet iOS remains more efficient in real-world usage. Battery capacity advantage goes to Galaxy S25+ at 4900mAh with faster 45W charging, compared to iPhone's 4383mAh and 20W wired charging. Display brightness (2600 vs 2000 nits) and refresh rate make the S25+ visually superior. However, iPhone 15 Plus offers better long-term software support and ecosystem integration at a lower $899 price point. Samsung's extra RAM (12GB vs 6GB) provides better multitasking. For media consumption and gaming, Galaxy S25+ is the stronger choice; for value and ecosystem loyalty, iPhone 15 Plus remains competitive.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 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 | 4383 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W Qi2 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Pros
- Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
- First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
- Large display great for media consumption
Cons
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
- Bulky and heavy for everyday use
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
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