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

The two differ in 9 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ 256GB is cheaper by SAR 329 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 329
  • Higher optical zoom (telephoto): 8 x vs 3 x
  • Higher front camera: 18 MP vs 12 MP
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (5,391 mAh vs 4,900 mAh) · slight difference

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

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

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.7 in6.9 in
  • Display type

    Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XOLED
  • Resolution

    3119 x 14402868 x 1320

Specifications side by side

22 of 22 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 5,770
Samsung Galaxy S25+ 256GB specs
AppleSAR 6,099
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 5,770SAR 6,099
Memory (RAM)12 GB—
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 EliteApple A20 Pro
Battery capacity4,900 mAh✓ 5,391 mAh
Wired charging—25 W
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Storage256 GB256 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

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

Samsung Galaxy S25+ 256GB: Snapdragon 8 Elite; Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB: Apple A20 Pro. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

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 main camera between the Samsung Galaxy S25+ 256GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB?

Main camera is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S25+ 256GB: 50 MP vs 48 MP on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

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

Battery capacity is higher on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB: 5,391 mAh vs 4,900 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy S25+ 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.