The iPhone 16 Pro and Galaxy S25 Plus take different paths through price, hardware, camera priorities, and ecosystem extras.
This comparison breaks down price, design, display, performance, camera, battery, software, storage, transfer, and final buyer value so you can see where each phone actually leads.
TL;DR: The Galaxy S25 Plus is the better buy on paper because it gives you up to 30 hours of video playback, larger display, lighter body, and Wireless PowerShare.
iPhone 16 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Plus Specs Table
The specs table below highlights the exact launch-price, size, display, chip, camera, battery, USB, and connectivity differences between iPhone 16 Pro and Galaxy S25 Plus before the section-by-section breakdown.
| Specifications | iPhone 16 Pro | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $999 | $999.99 |
| Dimensions | 5.89 x 2.81 x 0.32 in | 6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29 in |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g |
| Processor | A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Display | 6.3 in (Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion, Always-On) | 6.7 in (Dynamic AMOLED 2X) |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, Thread, NFC, Ultra Wideband | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, UWB |
| Rear Cameras | 48MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 12MP telephoto | Triple rear camera |
| Front Camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP |
| Battery | Up to 27 hours video playback | Up to 30 hours video playback |
| USB | USB 3 up to 10Gb/s | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium | Navy, Icy Blue, Mint, Silver Shadow, Blue Black, Coral Red, Pink Gold |
iPhone 16 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Plus: Price
The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999, while the Galaxy S25 Plus starts at $999.99. The launch-price gap is only $0.99, so this section should stay tied on paper.
That means the buying decision has to come from display, performance, camera, battery, or feature priorities instead of forcing a tiny price-gap winner.
Winner: TieiPhone 16 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Plus: Design
The iPhone 16 Pro measures 5.89 x 2.81 x 0.32 in and weighs 199 g, while the Galaxy S25 Plus comes in at 6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29 in and 190 g.
Galaxy S25 Plus wins on design because it gives you lighter body.
Winner: Galaxy S25 PlusiPhone 16 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Plus: Display
The iPhone 16 Pro offers 6.3 in, 2622 x 1206, and Adaptive up to 120Hz, while the Galaxy S25 Plus counters with 6.7 in, 3120 x 1440, and 1-120Hz adaptive.
Galaxy S25 Plus takes the display section because it delivers a larger 6.7 in screen and higher pixel density.
Winner: Galaxy S25 PlusiPhone 16 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Plus: Performance
On paper, the iPhone 16 Pro runs A18 Pro, while the Galaxy S25 Plus runs Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. Transfer support also matters: iPhone 16 Pro uses USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, and Galaxy S25 Plus uses USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1.
There is no meaningful performance difference here for most buyers, so this section stays a tie instead of pretending one side has a practical speed lead.
Winner: TieiPhone 16 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Plus: Camera
The iPhone 16 Pro uses 48MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 12MP telephoto on the back plus a 12MP TrueDepth front camera. The Galaxy S25 Plus counters with Triple rear camera and a 12MP selfie camera.
The iPhone 16 Pro has the stronger rear camera setup because of the better overall rear-camera hardware mix. The iPhone 16 Pro has the upgraded 12MP TrueDepth front camera. Overall, the iPhone 16 Pro takes the camera section once rear-camera flexibility, front-camera hardware, and video-workflow practicality are weighed together.
Winner: iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Plus: Battery
Apple lists the iPhone 16 Pro at Up to 27 hours video playback. Samsung lists the Galaxy S25 Plus at Up to 30 hours video playback.
Galaxy S25 Plus gets the battery win because its quoted video-playback figure is higher, giving it the stronger paper endurance claim.
Winner: Galaxy S25 PlusiPhone 16 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Plus: Software, Storage, and Features
The iPhone 16 Pro offers storage up to 1TB, plus 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, Thread, NFC, Ultra Wideband. The Galaxy S25 Plus reaches up to 512GB, plus 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, UWB.
iPhone 16 Pro wins this section because it gives you storage up to 1TB and MagSafe/Qi2.
Winner: iPhone 16 ProSwitching to a New Phone? Use MobileTrans to Transfer Your Data
If you are moving between the iPhone 16 Pro and Galaxy S25 Plus , the practical challenge is not just choosing a winner. It is also making sure your photos, videos, messages, contacts, and app data move over cleanly without wasting time.
That is where MobileTrans - Phone Transfer can help. It is useful whether you are jumping from iPhone to Samsung, Samsung to iPhone, or just setting up a second device while keeping your files organized.
How to transfer data using MobileTrans
If you decide to upgrade to either model, moving your data can be quick and simple with MobileTrans.
Step 01
Connect Your Phones
Install MobileTrans on your computer, then click the Phone to Phone tab and connect both Phones via USB.
Step 02
Choose What to Transfer
Select the data you want to move, such as contacts, photos, messages, videos, and other important files.
Step 03
Start the Transfer
Click the transfer button and wait for the process to finish. Once done, check your new phone to make sure everything has been copied successfully.
iPhone 16 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Plus: Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the Galaxy S25 Plus if you want up to 30 hours of video playback, larger display, lighter body, Wireless PowerShare, and thinner profile.
Choose the iPhone 16 Pro only if you specifically care more about stronger rear camera setup, 12MP TrueDepth front camera, smaller footprint, and storage up to 1TB than about the broader value case of the Galaxy S25 Plus.
Winner: Galaxy S25 PlusFinal Verdict
Final verdict: the Galaxy S25 Plus wins this comparison because it gives you up to 30 hours of video playback, larger display, lighter body, Wireless PowerShare, and thinner profile.
The iPhone 16 Pro still matters if you specifically want stronger rear camera setup, 12MP TrueDepth front camera, smaller footprint, and storage up to 1TB, but the value scoring here favors the Galaxy S25 Plus.
