The possibility of the iPhone 17 series will be between 8 September to 11 September next month. This year, the series will include four models: Base iPhone 17, a new iPhone 17 AiriPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. While the entire lineup has been slated for major upgradation, many smartphone buyers are eyeing the Pro Max model due to its premium features and rumors upgrade. But, is it worth considering other flagship in the market? Well, the iPhone 17 Pro Max directly competes with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra model in the flagship market. Therefore, we have cured a wide comparison between these two popular flagships to know which is worth publicity.
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G: Design and Performance
iPhone 17 Pro Max This year major design changes are slapped, from a new camera module to a new placement of Apple logo. Allegedly, the smartphone is getting an extended camera bar, giving the device a slightly new look. Additionally, Apple is leaving the titanium for aluminum frames. Finally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to be a bulkier with 8.725 mm in thickness and can weigh about 227 grams.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G was launched with a design refinement, such as curved edges, a slimmer and lighter build. The smartphone retains the Titanium build with 8.2 mm thickness and weighs only 218 grams. In addition, it has a quad camera setup on the rear panel, and looks overall design and looks quite premium.
For the display, the iPhone 17 Pro Max features a 6.9 -inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone may also get a scratch-resistant anti-conversion coating similar to the Galaxy S25 Ultra model. On the other hand, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 6.9-inch dynamic Ltpo AMOLED 2X display and 2600nits peak brightness with a 120Hz refresh rate.
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G: Camera
This year, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to feature a 48MP triple camera setup, which may include an upgraded 48MP telephoto lens that can offer up to 8 × optical zoom. The smartphone is also expected to offer a mechanical aperture, dual video recording and 8K video recording. On the front, the smartphone has also been tipped for the facility of 24MP selfie camera.
On the other end, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G The feature of a quad camera setup features a 200MP main camera, a 50mp ultravide camera, 50 periscope telephoto lens with 5X optical zoom and 10MP telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom. For selfie, the smartphone sports a 12MP front-facing camera.
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G: Performance & Battery
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to be operated by the A19 Pro Chip, which is likely to be coined with the TSMC’s Advanced 3-Nanometer process. Therefore, we can expect rapid CPU and GPU performance with advanced AI processing capabilities. The smartphone is expected to upgrade 12GB RAM from last year’s 8GB RAM. Whereas, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G is paired with 12 GB RAM by Snapdragon 8 Elite Processor.
For permanent performance, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to offer about 35 hours of battery life, and the battery capacity is expected to reach about 5000mAh. The smartphone can offer 35W wired charging and 25W wireless charging. On the other hand, the Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G is supported by a 5000mAh battery that provides 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G: Price
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was launched at an initial price of Rs. 1,29,999 for 12 GB + 256 GB version. Whereas, the price of iPhone 17 Pro Max is about Rs. 1,45,990 in India.
