Samsung

Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM

Name: Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM
Brand: Samsung
SKU: galaxy-s25-128gb-natural-red-physical-sim

Snapdragon 8 Elite · One UI · 128GB · Natural · Red · Physical SIM

/ 100

From $799

Apple

iPhone 16 Plus 512GB

A18 · iOS · 512GB

/ 100

From $1,099

Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM lands at 88 and iPhone 16 Plus 512GB at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM if…

✓Large AMOLED display
✓S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
✓Many storage tiers

Pick iPhone 16 Plus 512GB if…

✓iOS ecosystem
✓Long update support
✓Polished hardware

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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM

Stills and video quality across lenses

Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM leads on camera (90 vs 87).

Battery life

Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM

Screen-on time and charging

Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM leads on battery (84 vs 82).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM leads on display (90 vs 85).

Value for money

Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,099).

Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM 88

88 iPhone 16 Plus 512GB

Score breakdown

Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM

cpu 88

gpu 87

camera 90

battery 84

display 90

design 87

iPhone 16 Plus 512GB

cpu 88

gpu 86

camera 87

battery 82

display 85

design 88

Specs side-by-side

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Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM versus iPhone 16 Plus 512GB — full spec comparison
Spec	Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM	iPhone 16 Plus 512GB
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite	A18
Storage	128GB	▲ 512GB
OS	Android 15	iOS 18
Release year	2025	2024

Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM

Pros

+Large AMOLED display
+S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
+Many storage tiers

Cons

−One UI can be heavy
−Pricey top trims
−Update speed trails Pixel

iPhone 16 Plus 512GB

Pros

+iOS ecosystem
+Long update support
+Polished hardware

Cons

−Premium pricing
−Limited customization
−Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM vs iPhone 16 Plus 512GB

Which is better, Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM or iPhone 16 Plus 512GB? +

Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM worth the price? +

At $799, Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in camera.

Is iPhone 16 Plus 512GB worth the price? +

At $1,099, iPhone 16 Plus 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.

Does Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM or iPhone 16 Plus 512GB last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photography, Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM or iPhone 16 Plus 512GB? +

Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM — leads on camera (90 vs 87). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM or iPhone 16 Plus 512GB? +

Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM — leads on battery (84 vs 82). Screen-on time and charging.