Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) vs iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked): 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 (Unlocked)
Samsung · 2025
$799–$999
Overall 87/100
Official anchorFull Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) guide →A
iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked)
Apple · 2023
$899–$989
Overall 84/100
Official anchorFull iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Galaxy S25 (Unlocked)
- Best for battery
iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked)
- Best for performance
Galaxy S25 (Unlocked)
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Galaxy S25 (Unlocked)
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy S25 (Unlocked)
83
Worth it
$799–$999
iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked)
81
Worth it
$899–$989
→ For $900 with value first: Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) edges ahead on this rubric.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) | iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked) |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $799–$999 | $899–$989 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Camera | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Performance | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Display | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Value | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Overall score | 87/100 | 84/100 |
Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked) — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked) — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked) — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers