Apple iPhone Duo vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: Which One Should You Buy?
Apple iPhone Duo edges ahead with a BeastScore of 93.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Apple iPhone Duo
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Apple iPhone Duo wins 4 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedApple iPhone Duo9790
- CameraGalaxy S25 Ultra93100
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieApple iPhone Duo7660
- BatteryApple iPhone Duo8886
- DisplayApple iPhone Duo9890
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueGalaxy S25 Ultra5055
- Apple iPhone Duo has the bigger battery5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Apple iPhone Duo charges faster60W vs 45W
- Galaxy S25 Ultra has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 48 MP
- Apple iPhone Duo has the bigger screen7.8" vs 6.9"
- Galaxy S25 Ultra is lighter218 g vs 239 g
- Galaxy S25 Ultra launched cheaper$1,299 vs $1,899
- Apple iPhone Duo has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 12 MP
- Apple iPhone Duo has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Apple iPhone Duo has the faster chipApple M4 / A20 Pro Max vs Snapdragon 8 Elite
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Apple iPhone Duo wins — BeastScore 93.5/100
The Apple iPhone Duo is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and faster charging (60W vs 45W). The Galaxy S25 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its sharper main camera (200 MP vs 48 MP).
Larger battery: 5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh · Faster wired charging: 60W vs 45W
Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 48 MP · Optical telephoto zoom (2 telephoto lenses)
Common questions
Which is better: Apple iPhone Duo or Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Duo is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and faster charging (60W vs 45W). The Galaxy S25 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its sharper main camera (200 MP vs 48 MP). BeastScore: Apple iPhone Duo 93.5/100, Galaxy S25 Ultra 88.2/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Apple iPhone Duo and Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Apple iPhone Duo has a 7.8-inch display and 5200 mAh battery. Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 6.9-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do Apple iPhone Duo and Galaxy S25 Ultra compare for speed?
Apple iPhone Duo scores 97/100 for performance; Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 90/100.
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