Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Apple iPhone 15
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if you want better photos, longer battery life and the longest software support. Buy Apple iPhone 15 if you want to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraSamsung Galaxy S25 FE. Takes the better photos: camera score 7 out of 10, against 6.
- BatterySamsung Galaxy S25 FE. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 7 out of 10, against 6. It has a 4900 mAh battery.
- SpeedIt's a tie
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy S25 FE. Android upgrades: until about Sep 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Sep 2032 (7 years from launch).
- PriceApple iPhone 15. Costs 0% less.
Overall, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: each phone in the version closest to the same memory and storage. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickSamsung Galaxy S25 FE | Apple iPhone 15 | Suggested by TuvvoMotorola Edge 70 MaxWins 7 of 10 key areas against Samsung Galaxy S25 FE₹7,509 cheaper for 8GB + 256GB, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹59,999 8GB + 128GB | ₹59,900 6GB + 128GB | Best price of these phones₹52,490 8GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | No change ₹59,999 at launch, ₹59,999 now 8GB + 128GB model | Down ₹20,000 (25%) ₹79,900 at launch, ₹59,900 now 6GB + 128GB model | Down ₹2,509 (4.6%) ₹54,999 at launch, ₹52,490 now 8GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 8GB + 128GB: ₹59,999 8GB + 256GB: price not known 8GB + 512GB: price not known | 6GB + 128GB: ₹59,900 6GB + 256GB: price not known | 8GB + 256GB: ₹52,490 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999 | |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Nothing that leads its price range | Brightest screen in its price range: 7,000 nits | |
| Launched | 4 September 2025 | 12 September 2023 | 15 July 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Sep 2032 (7 upgrades) | iOS upgrades: no fixed promise from Apple, expected until about Sep 2028 | Android upgrades: until about Jul 2029 (3 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Sep 2032 (7 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Sep 2028 (5 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Jul 2031 (5 years from launch) | |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 8 (Android 16) | iOS 27.0.1, launched with iOS 17 | Hello UI (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | Best rating of these phones7.6/10 | |
| Battery | Lasts a full day; 45W charging and wireless charging included. 4900 mAh | Lasts a day for light to normal use; charging is slow. 3349 mAh | Best battery of these phonesSolid battery life from 7100mAh, 90W wired charging and 25W magnetic wireless charging. 7100 mAh | |
| Camera | Best camera of these phonesGood 50MP main camera with a 3x zoom lens; not as good as the S25 in low light. | Good 48MP main camera and great video; no zoom lens. | Good main and selfie cameras, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. | |
| Speed | Exynos 2400 is fast for daily use and most games, but runs warm under load. | The A16 chip is smooth for apps and games but can't run Apple Intelligence. | Best speed of these phonesSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 is fast for gaming and multitasking. | |
| Screen size | 6.7 inch | 6.1 inch | 6.82 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | 60Hz, standard | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 1,900 nits, easy to read in sun | 2,000 nits, easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones7,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless | 20W wired, 15W wireless | Best charging of these phones90W wired, 25W wireless | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | |
| Water and dust | IP68: survives a dunk in water | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | 190 g | Best weight of these phones171 g | 221 g | |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones7.4 mm | 7.8 mm | 8.3 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Navy, Icyblue, White, Jetblack | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Aqua Gray, Dark Shadow, Ice Melt | |
| Catch | Exynos chip gets warm in long gaming sessions. Wait for a sale: it dropped to ₹46,999 in October 2026. | No Apple Intelligence, a 60Hz screen and 6GB RAM. Apple no longer sells it itself: buy from Flipkart, Amazon or big shops. | Weak camera setup for the price, somewhat heavy, and only one storage size. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | GSMArena Tom's Guide | Tom's Guide | GSMArena Smartprix 7.0/10 MySmartPrice |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1900 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (1179 x 2556), 60Hz, 2000 nits peak, Dynamic Island |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2400 (4nm) | Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.2GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A520 @ 2.0GHz | 6-core: 2x performance @ 3.46GHz + 4x efficiency @ 2.02GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Xclipse 940 | Apple 5-core GPU |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | 16-core Neural Engine (17 TOPS) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB (UFS 3.1; LPDDR5X) | 6GB + 128GB, 6GB + 256GB (NVMe storage; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 3349 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired PD, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | Wired USB-C (about 20W, 50% in 30 min), 15W MagSafe wireless, 4.5W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2); 12MP front | 48MP main (f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.4); 12MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68 (6m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 7.4mm thick, 190g | 7.8mm thick, 171g |
| Software | One UI 8 (Android 16) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now | iOS 17 at launch, iOS 27.0.1 now |
| Updates | 7 years promised | 5 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C 3.2 | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB, USB-C 2.0, satellite SOS |
| Modem | Exynos 5300 5G (integrated) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 5G |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers; Taptic Engine |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Vapour chamber cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Navy, Icyblue, White, Jetblack | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE₹59,999
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Opens 8GB + 128GB.
- Apple iPhone 15₹59,900
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Opens 6GB + 128GB.
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE or Apple iPhone 15?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if you want better photos, longer battery life and the longest software support. Buy Apple iPhone 15 if you want to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- They are about even on speed.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (8GB + 128GB) costs ₹59,999, Apple iPhone 15 (6GB + 128GB) costs ₹59,900.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Android upgrades: until about Sep 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Sep 2032 (7 years from launch). Apple iPhone 15, now on iOS 27.0.1. iOS upgrades: no fixed promise from Apple, expected until about Sep 2028. Security patches: until about Sep 2028 (5 years from launch).
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