Both the phones have a large display of about 6.9 inches but their technology and visual experience are different. iPhone 17 Pro Max has a Super Retina XDR display that supports HDR10 and 120Hz refresh rate. At the same time, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a Dynamic AMOLED panel which provides deeper colors and brightness with 120Hz refresh rate. According to many tech reviews, Samsung’s display has a slight edge in color accuracy and visibility, especially in outdoor lighting.

If it comes to raw performance, both the phones have the most advanced chipsets in the industry. The Snapdragon 8 Elite chip powers the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra while the iPhone 17 Pro Max is powered by Apple’s latest A19 Bionic processor. According to benchmark reports, the A19 chip is slightly ahead of Samsung in CPU and AI performance. That means iPhone has a stronger hold on multitasking and heavy apps.

If you are fond of mobile gaming then both the phones will not disappoint you. Be it playing BGMI or Call of Duty Mobile, both the smartphones deliver great performance with smooth framerates and cooling. Reviews show that both devices are almost equal in gaming experience, no significant difference is felt.

Talking about the camera section, this is the part where iPhone 17 Pro Max takes a slight lead. iPhone has performed well in the quality of both photos and videos. According to Nano Review Net, Samsung has got 93 points and iPhone has got 97 points in camera score. That means the iPhone’s photo processing, color tone and video stabilization are slightly better, although the difference is not huge.

Now comes the most important thing, the price. The 256GB variant of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is available for around Rs 1,07,800, while the 256GB model of iPhone 17 Pro Max goes for around Rs 1,49,900. That means both are close in terms of features but Samsung proves to be quite economical in price. If you want a powerful all-rounder phone with great display, great gaming and good battery performance, then Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will be a smart choice. At the same time, if you are fond of camera and performance and price is not an issue then iPhone 17 Pro Max is the perfect premium option for you.