Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 2 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Lower weight: 190 g vs 249 g
  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.

The deciding difference here: weight.

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

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.7 in6.9 in
  • Display type

    AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution

    2340 x 10802868 x 1320

Specifications side by side

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Spec
SamsungSAR 6,145
Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB specs
AppleSAR 6,099
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 6,145SAR 6,099
Memory (RAM)12 GB—
ProcessorExynos 2400—
Battery capacity4,900 mAh—
Wired charging—25 W
Main camera50 MP—
Storage256 GB256 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB?

Screen size is higher on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB: 6.9 in vs 6.7 in on the Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in display type between the Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB?

Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB: AMOLED; Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB: Super Retina XDR OLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in resolution between the Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB?

Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB: 2340 x 1080; Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB: 2868 x 1320. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.