Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Choosing between the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Galaxy S25 Ultra depends on your needs and budget. Both are high-end phones, but each has different strengths and weaknesses. This comparison shows what each phone offers and its drawbacks, with prices starting from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
1iPhone 16 Pro Max: Power in Performance and Video
The iPhone 16 Pro Max stands out with excellent performance and long battery life, making it suitable for users who want a fast and reliable phone. The rear camera has a 48 MP main lens, a 48 MP ultrawide lens, and a 12 MP 5x telephoto lens, with video recording considered among the best on the market. The display is 6.9 inches with up to 120Hz refresh rate, and the device is IP68 water and dust resistant and weighs 227 g.
One of its main advantages is high resale value, but it comes at a very high price in Egypt. Wired charging is also slow compared to competitors, and MagSafe wireless charging reaches up to 25W. RAM is 8 GB, and storage options are 256, 512 GB, and 1 TB.
The price in Egypt starts at 107,999 EGP at B.TECH. In Saudi Arabia, it starts at 5,299 SAR, and in the UAE at 4,385 AED. This phone is for those who prefer iOS, use apps and camera heavily, care about resale value, and can pay a higher price.
2Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Strong Performance and Excellent Zoom
The Galaxy S25 Ultra delivers among the strongest performance on the market thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, with 12 GB RAM. The rear camera has a 200 MP main lens, a 50 MP ultrawide lens, a 10 MP 3x telephoto lens, and a 50 MP 5x telephoto lens, giving it excellent long-range photography. The display is 6.9 inches with 1–120 Hz refresh rate, and the device is IP68 water and dust resistant and weighs 218 g.
Its advantages also include 7 years of OS updates and a built-in S Pen. The battery is 5000 mAh, with 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. However, it comes at a high price, charging is relatively slow (only 45W), and it is large and relatively heavy.
The price in Egypt starts at 62,999 EGP at Amazon.eg. In Saudi Arabia, it starts at 3,083 SAR, and in the UAE at 2,699 AED. This phone is for those who want top performance, strong zoom, a large screen, need a stylus for notes or drawing, care about long-term support, and have a lower budget than the iPhone.
Verdict
If you want excellent performance, best-in-class video recording, and high resale value, and don't mind paying a higher price, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the right choice. If you prefer very strong performance, excellent zoom, a large screen with an S Pen, and 7 years of support at a lower price, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is better for you. The decision depends on your priorities: iPhone for video and resale, Samsung for zoom, flexibility, and price.
