Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Main sensor resolution (200 MP)
WinsBattery
17T
Battery capacity (6,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
17T
Wired charging speed (67W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S25 Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (2,207,809 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
iPhone Air
Total weight (165g)
WinsValue
iPhone Air
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone Air | Galaxy S25 Ultra | 17T |
|---|---|---|---|
Display | |||
| 6.5" | 6.9" | 6.59" | |
| 1,260 × 2,736 | 1,440 × 3,120 | 1,268 × 2,756 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 2,600 nits | 3,500 nits | |
Camera | |||
| 48 MP | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Single | Quad | Triple | |
| — | 5x | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | |||
| Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| — | 2,207,809 | 2,137,999 | |
| — | 9,846 | 6,607 | |
| — | 6,687 | 3,563 | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | 12 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | |||
| 3,149 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh | |
| 20W | 45W | 67W | |
| Yes | 15W | No | |
Build | |||
| 165g | 218g | 200g | |
| 5.6mm | 8.2mm | 8.2mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Gorilla Armor 2 front, Victus 2 back, Titanium frame | Gorilla Glass 7i front/back, plastic frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | Not specified | |
| Flagship | Ultra Flagship | Upper Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi 17T
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.