Head to head
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- Galaxy S25 Ultra is the newer phone (2025 vs 2024).
- Galaxy S25 Ultra carries the bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,685 mAh).
- Galaxy S25 Ultra is lighter (218 g vs 227 g).
- iPhone 16 Pro Max is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $299 vs $379 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2024-09-20 | 2025-02-07 |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED Super Retina XDR (ProMotion) | 6.9" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite (for Galaxy) |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Fusion wide + 48MP ultrawide + 12MP 5x telephoto | 200MP wide + 50MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x tele + 50MP 5x periscope |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 20W+ wired (50% in 30 min), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 15W | USB-C, 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| Dimensions (mm) | 163.0 x 77.6 x 8.25 | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 |
| Weight | 227 g | 218 g |
| Colors at launch | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen (online), Titanium Jetblack (online), Titanium Pinkgold (online) |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB, Thread | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, UWB |
| OS at launch | iOS 18 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | eSIM only (US) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Black | — |
| Most-chosen storage | 256GB | — |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $299 | $379 |
| Battery replacement | $109 | $109 |
FAQ
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is newer — it launched in 2025, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max launched in 2024.
Which has the bigger battery?
The Galaxy S25 Ultra: 5,000 mAh vs 4,685 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $299 for the iPhone 16 Pro Max and $379 for the Galaxy S25 Ultra at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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