Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB vs Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 12 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB is cheaper by SAR 854 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • More space for photos and apps (1,024 GB vs 256 GB)
  • Higher optical zoom (telephoto): 8 x vs 3 x
  • Higher front camera: 18 MP vs 12 MP
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 854
  • Lower weight: 190 g vs 231 g

The deciding difference here: storage and optical zoom (telephoto) and price.

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

Key differences

  • Storage

    ✓ 1,024 GB256 GB
  • Screen size

    6.9 in6.7 in
  • Display type

    OLEDAMOLED

Specifications side by side

22 of 22 specs

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Spec
AppleSAR 6,999
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB specs
SamsungSAR 6,145
Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 6,999SAR 6,145
Storage✓ 1,024 GB256 GB
ProcessorApple A19 ProExynos 2400
Battery capacity5,088 mAh4,900 mAh
Wired charging25 W—
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Memory (RAM)12 GB12 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB and the Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB: Apple A19 Pro; Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB: Exynos 2400. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB and the Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB?

Storage is higher on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB on the Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in main camera between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB and the Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB?

Main camera is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB: 50 MP vs 48 MP on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB and the Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB: 5,088 mAh vs 4,900 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.