Galaxy S25 Plus (Unlocked) vs iPhone 16: Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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Galaxy S25 Plus (Unlocked)
Samsung · 2025
$999–$1,249
Overall 87/100
Official anchorFull Galaxy S25 Plus (Unlocked) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Galaxy S25 Plus (Unlocked)
- Best for battery
Galaxy S25 Plus (Unlocked)
- Best for performance
Galaxy S25 Plus (Unlocked)
- Best value score
iPhone 16
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Galaxy S25 Plus (Unlocked)
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy S25 Plus (Unlocked)
69
Depends on your priorities
$999–$1,249
iPhone 16
80
Worth it
$799–$1,429
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S25 Plus (Unlocked) | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $999–$1,249 | $799–$1,429 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Camera | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Display | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Value | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Overall score | 87/100 | 82/100 |
Galaxy S25 Plus (Unlocked) — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
iPhone 16 — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Galaxy S25 Plus (Unlocked) — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
iPhone 16 — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Galaxy S25 Plus (Unlocked) — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
iPhone 16 — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
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