Galaxy S25 FE vs iPhone 17e

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Samsung · 2025

Galaxy S25 FE

83/ 100

Launch MSRP$649 USD

Apple · 2026

iPhone 17e

75/ 100

Launch MSRP$599 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Galaxy S25 FE BETTER THAN iPhone 17e?

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Galaxy S25 FEWinner 🏆

iPhone 17e

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy S25	iPhone 17e	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	60Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,900 mAh	4,005 mAh	+4,900 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W	30W	45W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	48 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.7"	6.1"	6.7"
Chassis Weight	190g	169g	169g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S25 FE:

✓Larger 4,900 mAh battery capacity (+895 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy iPhone 17e:

✓21g lighter chassis (169g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$50 lower launch MSRP ($599 vs $649)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy S25 FE	iPhone 17e
1. Display & Screen🏆 Galaxy S25 FE Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	OLED Super Retina XDR
Screen Size	6.7"	6.1"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (385 ppi)	2532x1170 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,900 nits peak	1,200 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Galaxy S25 FE Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 16	iOS 26
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy S25 FE Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS	48 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Fusion 48MP
Telephoto Zoom	8 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/1.9
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 iPhone 17e Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight	190 g	169 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Galaxy S25 FE Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,900 mAh	4,005 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	30W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	25W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.4	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$649	$599

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S25 FE edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy S25 FE ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Galaxy S25 FE:

Higher overall BeastScore: 82.8 vs top rival 74.9 · Larger battery capacity: 4,900 mAh (+895 mAh more)

When to choose iPhone 17e:

Lighter body: 169g (21g lighter in hand)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S25 FE vs iPhone 17e

Which is better: Galaxy S25 FE or iPhone 17e?

Galaxy S25 FE leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.8/100 compared to iPhone 17e (74.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 82.8 vs top rival 74.9 and Larger battery capacity: 4,900 mAh (+895 mAh more).