Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The iPhone 17 Pro Max wins on newer release; the Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on screen, chip speed and camera. We recommend the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Prices and specs side by side. Prices checked 12 Oct 2026.
Rows won
1 vs 6
out of 12 rows
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
from ₦1.81m
₦60k higher than earlier this month
Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
from ₦1.25m
Same price as earlier this month
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | ₦1,810,000 (256GB, new) | Stronger: ₦1,250,000 (12GB/256GB, new) |
| Screen | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868 x 1320, 120Hz ProMotion | Stronger: 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X (LTPO), 1440 x 3120, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Stronger: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Main camera | 48MP + 48MP ultra wide + 48MP 4x telephoto | Stronger: 200MP + 50MP (5x periscope) + 10MP (3x telephoto) + 50MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage | 12MP |
| Battery | Up to 39 hours video playback | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | 40W wired (50% in 20 min), 25W MagSafe | Stronger: 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| Network | 5G | 5G |
| Software | iOS 26 | Android 15, One UI 7 (at launch) |
| Water / dust | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 233g | Stronger: 218g |
| Released | Stronger: September 2025 | February 2025 |
● marks the stronger phone on that row. Chips are only compared when both phones are in the same class. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is about ₦560k cheaper at today's lowest prices.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Choose the iPhone 17 Pro Max for its newer release.
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra for its screen, faster chip and main camera.
Size compared
Front and side outlines drawn to scale from the official dimensions.