A comparison of sample photos has surfaced, pitting the iPhone 17 Pro Max against the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Camera face off between the two heavyweights.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max features a better telephoto lens, a redesigned front camera with Center Stage, and an enhanced image processing system, representing a notable upgrade to its camera capabilities.
Conversely, the Galaxy S25 Ultra includes an additional 3X telephoto lens, offering increased flexibility, and Samsung's image processing algorithms have greatly improved in recent years.
Which phone excels in a direct camera comparison? We captured numerous images in various conditions using both devices. This article presents these samples side-by-side, without additional comments, so you can examine them closely and form your own opinion.
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra Camera Specs:
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Main Camera
48MP, f/1.6
24mm
1/1.3-inch sensor Main Camera
200MP, f/1.7
24mm
1/1.3-inch sensor
Ultra-wide
48MP, f/2.2
13mm
1/2.55-inch sensor Ultra-wide Camera
50MP, f/1.9
13mm
1/2.5-inch sensor
Telephoto 1
- Telephoto 1
3X zoom
10MP, f/2.4
1/3.5-inch sensor
Telephoto 2
4X zoom (100mm)
48MP, f/2.8
1/2.55-inch sensor Telephoto 2
5X zoom (111mm)
50MP, f/3.4
1/2.5-inch sensor
Front Camera
18MP Center Stage Front Camera
12MP
Zoom Quality
Front Camera
Portrait Mode
Main Camera (Day photos)
Main Camera (Night photos)
Ultra-wide Camera (Night photos)
Zoom Quality (Night photos)
Does the iPhone 17 Pro Max meet expectations? Which device would you choose, the iPhone or the Galaxy?
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Main Camera
48MP, f/1.6
24mm
1/1.3-inch sensor Main Camera
200MP, f/1.7
24mm
1/1.3-inch sensor
Ultra-wide
48MP, f/2.2
13mm
1/2.55-inch sensor Ultra-wide Camera
50MP, f/1.9
13mm
1/2.5-inch sensor
Telephoto 1
- Telephoto 1
3X zoom
10MP, f/2.4
1/3.5-inch sensor
Telephoto 2
4X zoom (100mm)
48MP, f/2.8
1/2.55-inch sensor Telephoto 2
5X zoom (111mm)
50MP, f/3.4
1/2.5-inch sensor
Front Camera
18MP Center Stage Front Camera
12MP
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Main Camera
48MP, f/1.6
24mm
1/1.3-inch sensor Main Camera
200MP, f/1.7
24mm
1/1.3-inch sensor
Ultra-wide
48MP, f/2.2
13mm
1/2.55-inch sensor Ultra-wide Camera
50MP, f/1.9
13mm
1/2.5-inch sensor
Telephoto 1
- Telephoto 1
3X zoom
10MP, f/2.4
1/3.5-inch sensor
Telephoto 2
4X zoom (100mm)
48MP, f/2.8
1/2.55-inch sensor Telephoto 2
5X zoom (111mm)
50MP, f/3.4
1/2.5-inch sensor
Front Camera
18MP Center Stage Front Camera
12MP
Does the iPhone 17 Pro Max meet expectations? Which device would you choose, the iPhone or the Galaxy?