Question 1

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores higher overall at 9.5/10. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scored 9.4/10 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scored 9.5/10 in our Best Camera Phones for Photography 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra worth it over the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?

Accepted Answer

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 9.4/10 while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 9.5/10. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Camera Phones for Photography 2026 category.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which to Buy?