Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM
Snapdragon 8 Elite · One UI · 128GB · Natural · Red · Physical SIM
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)
A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB · Unlocked
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM lands at 88 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
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 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)Stills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) leads on camera (95 vs 90).
Battery life
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)Screen-on time and charging
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) leads on battery (90 vs 84).
Performance
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) leads on cpu (96 vs 88).
Display
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) leads on display (93 vs 90).
Value for money
Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIMSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM | iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | A18 Pro |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| OS | Android 15 | iOS 18 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM
- +Large AMOLED display
- +S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
- +Many storage tiers
- −One UI can be heavy
- −Pricey top trims
- −Update speed trails Pixel
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)
Which is better, Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) 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 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) — leads on camera (95 vs 90). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, Galaxy S25 128GB (Natural) · Red · Physical SIM or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) — leads on battery (90 vs 84). Screen-on time and charging.