Apple iPhone 16 Black 128GB
Apple
79 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy S S25 Ultra Black 512GB
Samsung
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPhone 16 Black 128GB
85 out of 100 high confidence 34 reviews
The iPhone 16 is widely praised for its fast performance, excellent camera quality, and strong battery life. Users highlight the sleek design, smooth multitasking, and value for money, especially with carrier deals. Some concerns include the camera button placement, occasional glitches, and the 60Hz display on the base model. Overall, it is seen as a reliable and premium upgrade, particularly for those coming from older iPhones.
Pros
- Fast A18 chip performance
- Excellent camera quality
- Strong all-day battery life
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Great value with carrier deals
Cons
- Camera button placement
- Occasional software glitches
- 60Hz display on base model
- Limited storage on base model
- Slow refund process
Performance 10
Camera quality 12
Battery life 9
Design and build 8
Value for money 6
Display quality 4
Samsung Galaxy S S25 Ultra Black 512GB
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Apple iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy S S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | Dynamic AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 1440 x 3120 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2000 nits | 2600 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Processor Model | A18 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | 4.04 | 4.47★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 200 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 12 MP★ | 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 40 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | 3x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 3,561 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 20W | 45W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Super Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM | Dual SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Black 128GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
Samsung Galaxy S S25 Ultra Black 512GB
- Strong camera (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Apple iPhone 16 Black 128GB0.007score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy S S25 Ultra Black 512GB0.005score per dollar
Apple iPhone 16 Black 128GB offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S S25 Ultra
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 42 specs.
