Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: price and specs compared
Today the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is Rs 5,000 cheaper. Prices come from the Pakistani online stores we track and are checked four times a day; every listing is PTA approved.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Rs 394,999 | Rs 389,999 (better) |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X (better) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chipset | A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Main camera | 48 MP + 48 MP | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP + 10 MP (better) |
| Selfie camera | 18 MP (better) | 12 MP |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh (better) |
| Max storage | 512GB | 512GB |
| 5G | No | No |
| Released | Sept 2025 (better) | Mar 2025 |
Green marks the better value on paper. Prices are today’s lowest across the stores we track.
Our verdict
A close call: the Apple iPhone 17 wins on newer model and higher-resolution selfie camera, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on bigger battery and bigger screen. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is Rs 5,000 cheaper.
- Choose the Apple iPhone 17 for: newer model, higher-resolution selfie camera.
- Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for: lower price, bigger battery, bigger screen, higher-resolution main camera.
Full specifications
General
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual-SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g | 218 |
| Release Date | 2025-09-10 | 2025-03-21 |
| Operating System | IOS 26 | Android |
| Dimensions (mm) | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 |
Display
| Screen Size | 6.3" | 6.9" |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz | Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Screen Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Performance
| Chipset | A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 830 |
| CPU | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) |
Memory
| RAM / storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 12GB / 256GB, 12GB / 512GB |
|---|
Camera
| Main camera | 48 + 48 MP | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP + 10 MP |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie camera | 18 MP | 12 MP |
| Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Selfie flash | No | Yes |
| Main camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps | UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) @30fps , Optical Zoom 3x and 5x, Optical quality Zoom 2x and 10x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 100x |
| Selfie video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps | Yes |
Battery
| Capacity | 3692 mAh | 5000mAh |
|---|
Connectivity
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Questions and answers
Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
A close call: the Apple iPhone 17 wins on newer model and higher-resolution selfie camera, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on bigger battery and bigger screen. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is Rs 5,000 cheaper. Choose the Apple iPhone 17 for: newer model, higher-resolution selfie camera. Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for: lower price, bigger battery, bigger screen, higher-resolution main camera.
Which is cheaper in Pakistan, Apple iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is Rs 5,000 cheaper today: Rs 389,999 at Shophive, against Rs 394,999 for the Apple iPhone 17.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the better main camera on paper: 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP + 10 MP against 48 MP + 48 MP.
Which has the bigger battery, Apple iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery: 5000 mAh against 3692 mAh.