Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB vs Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 12 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB is cheaper by SAR 359 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 359
  • Higher optical zoom (telephoto): 5 x vs 3 x
  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 8 GB)
  • Higher wired charging: 25 W vs 15 W
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (4,000 mAh vs 3,582 mAh) · slight difference

The deciding difference here: memory (RAM) and wired charging and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Memory (RAM)

    8 GB✓ 12 GB
  • Screen size

    6.3 in6.2 in
  • Display type

    Super Retina XDR OLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X

Specifications side by side

22 of 22 specs

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Spec
AppleSAR 4,000
Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB specs
SamsungSAR 4,359
Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 4,000SAR 4,359
Memory (RAM)8 GB✓ 12 GB
ProcessorApple A18 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite
Battery capacity3,582 mAh✓ 4,000 mAh
Wired charging15 W✓ 25 W
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Years of OS updates—7 years
Storage128 GB128 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB: Apple A18 Pro; Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB: Snapdragon 8 Elite. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB?

No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB?

Main camera is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB: 50 MP vs 48 MP on the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB: 4,000 mAh vs 3,582 mAh on the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.