Apple256 GB
iPhone 18 Pro
6.3″ · 120 Hz
256 GB · Burgundy · UK model A3714 · nano-SIM + eSIM · MJRR4QN/ARelease: 18 Sept 2026Full product profile
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 18 Pro if…
- you want longer dedicated telephoto reach: 4× vs 3× Source: Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a longer claimed video playback: up to 34 vs 29 hours (manufacturer claims) Source: Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 18 vs 12 MP Source: Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Galaxy S25 if…
- you want a lighter phone: 162 g vs 211 g Source: Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 7.2 vs 8.75 mm Source: Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB (opens in a new tab)
Samsung256 GB
Galaxy S25
6.2 inches. Just 162 grams.
256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Navy · UK SM-S931BDBGEUBFull product profile
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Main-camera aperture control
A variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. It does not establish measured photo quality.
iPhone 18 Pro
0.1″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3″
- Galaxy S25
- 6.2″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
19 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Main-camera aperture control
In Visual factsiPhone 18 ProVariable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0
Galaxy S25Fixed f/1.8
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Four physical main-camera aperture settings; not a simulated portrait-blur score.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Aperture is matched to the named Wide lens, not another row or telephoto aperture.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsA variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. Aperture alone does not establish photo quality.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 18 ProApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Galaxy S25Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25
UK S25 launch explicitly names Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. No benchmark is inferred.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Claimed video playback
In Visual factsiPhone 18 Pro34 hours
Galaxy S2529 hours
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Time to 50% wired charge
iPhone 18 Pro15 minutes
Galaxy S2530 minutes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Apple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Up to 50% in around 30 minutes, 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable, starting at 0% with services, features and display off.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone 18 Pro48 MP main with f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4 apertures (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 4x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Galaxy S2550 MP main · 12 MP ultra-wide · 10 MP 3× telephoto
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25
Physical lenses are individually identified by the launch table. Cropped optical-quality modes are not extra modules.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBGalaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsVariable aperture provides physical control over light and depth of field. A fixed aperture does not offer those settings; photo quality still needs independent testing.
Display specification
iPhone 18 Pro6.3-inch OLED; 2622 × 1206; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Galaxy S256.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 2340 × 1080 · adaptive up to 120 Hz
Sources
Galaxy S25
Exact model diagonal and pixel dimensions; shared adaptive-range claim is from the named UK launch table.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBGalaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 13 more verified differences
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 18 ProWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Galaxy S25Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 · NFC
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25
Exact SKU connectivity rows. S26 Bluetooth5.4 is not replaced with Plus/Ultra6.0; regulatory/provider/equipment limits apply.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBThe named Wi-Fi or Bluetooth generations differ. Other radios named by only one source remain unverified on the other; omission from a positive inventory is not absence. Check the exact regional model and compatible equipment.
Update policy
iPhone 18 ProNo fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
Galaxy S25Seven OS generations · seven years of security updates from first global launch
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Galaxy S25
Major-version count and total security duration remain separate; neither is years remaining or hardware lifespan.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Launch operating system
iPhone 18 ProiOS 27
Galaxy S25Android 15 · One UI 7
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Galaxy S25
Launch table wording, not a claim about the latest available or installed release.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsLaunch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
Connections
iPhone 18 ProUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Galaxy S25USB-C · USB 3.2 Gen 1
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25
Exact connector and USB generation. No measured transfer rate, USB 3.2 Gen 2 or supplied cable speed is inferred.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
iPhone 18 ProUp to 34 h video; fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wireless
Galaxy S254000 mAh typical · up to 29 hours local video · up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 31 h streamed video; up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable USB-C adapter supporting AVS; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple UK claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Typical capacity, playback and charge endpoint are different manufacturer claims. Adapter power is not maximum handset input or sustained measured power.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBGalaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Front cameras
iPhone 18 Pro18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Galaxy S2512 MP · f/2.2 · autofocus
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25
The separate Front Camera rows identify pixels, aperture and autofocus.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Native telephoto reach
iPhone 18 Pro4×
Galaxy S253×
Sources
Galaxy S25
Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBGalaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Optical-quality zoom
iPhone 18 Pro8×
Galaxy S252×
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBGalaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published outdoor peak
iPhone 18 Pro3000 nits
Galaxy S252600 nits
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Samsung's S25-series FAQ states 2,600 nits; this is a manufacturer peak claim, not an independent measurement.
Compare Galaxy S25 Series — Display CapabilitiesCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
iPhone 18 Pro460 ppi
Galaxy S25415.67867603060375 ppi
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25
Calculated pixel density, not a separate manufacturer measurement.
Galaxy S25 256GB — Specifications and Software SupportCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen size
iPhone 18 Pro6.3 in
Galaxy S256.2 in
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness
iPhone 18 Pro8.75 mm
Galaxy S257.2 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25
Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 18 Pro211 g
Galaxy S25162 g
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25
Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone 18 Pro150 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (height × width × thickness)
Galaxy S25146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25
Uses the labelled SKU table HxWxD order, not launch width-first positions.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
iPhone 18 Pro150 mm
Galaxy S25146.9 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
iPhone 18 Pro71.9 mm
Galaxy S2570.5 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25
Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (2)
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 18 ProRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Galaxy S2512 GB RAM · 256 GB storage
Sources
Galaxy S25
Exact selected SKU table; neither 16 GB / 1 TB Ultra nor another capacity is substituted.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 18 ProUK model A3714; nano-SIM + eSIM
Galaxy S25UK SM-S931BDBGEUB · 12 GB / 256 GB · nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Actual retrieved selected-SKU response, not a guessed order code. Identity does not establish current stock or carrier compatibility.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (52)
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone 18 Pro120 fps
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
The table lists UHD120 under Slow Motion, not ordinary rear 4K capture. A normal-mode maximum needs additional mode-specific evidence.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
iPhone 18 Pro60 fps
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S25
General Video Recording Resolution does not establish the front-camera maximum.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Explicit rear-system Yes; not proof every lens has OIS.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Explicit rear-system autofocus; no focus-speed score is inferred.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Rear-system OIS is not transferred to the front lens.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
iPhone 18 Pro60 fps
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Rear-camera Cinematic mode. Front-camera Cinematic mode is listed separately at up to 4K30.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical battery capacity
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S254000 mAh
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Direct typical capacity, separate from rated minimum.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
25 W is the named adapter in the source test; a maximum sustained handset-input value is not established by that requirement.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Built-in pro camera controls
iPhone 18 ProMain camera: aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram; front camera: shutter speed, white balance and histogram
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
The front camera is not described as having physical aperture control.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum digital zoom in video
iPhone 18 Pro24×
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S2512 GB
Sources
Galaxy S25
Explicit Memory_(GB), distinct from storage.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Storage technology
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
The exact SKU table does not identify a UFS version.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
eSIM support
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Explicit embedded-SIM and mixed/dual-eSIM arrangements; provider support remains separate.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S257 years
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Promised OS version upgrades
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S257
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Seven generations of OS updates; not the same quantity as years of support.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
iPhone 18 ProApple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Siri AI starts in English, with regional restrictions and usage limits for some cloud features.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio Mix
iPhone 18 ProUpdated algorithms with music isolation
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Manufacturer-described functions; sound quality has not been independently measured.
Apple announces iPhone 18 ProGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Biometric authentication
iPhone 18 ProFace ID
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth version
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S255.4
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Exact model row, not a family-wide substitution.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Named cellular modem
iPhone 18 ProApple C2
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Explicitly listed for iPhone 18 Pro in the UK Mobile and Wireless section.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published wired charge test duration
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S2530 minutes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Around 30 minutes for the stated endpoint, not a comparable 50%-charge time.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published wired charge endpoint
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S2550%
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Up-to endpoint in around 30 minutes with a 25 W compatible adapter; mode, start-state and screen conditions remain source-specific.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Chip manufacturing process
iPhone 18 Pro2 nm
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Manufacturer-named process technology; the process name is not a measured transistor size or an efficiency score.
Apple announces iPhone 18 ProGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cinematic effects after capture
iPhone 18 ProApply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fps
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published CPU clock groups
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S254.47 GHz · 3.5 GHz
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Multiple clock groups, not a sustained all-core clock or benchmark.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published CPU core count
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S258
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Exact SKU table; core count alone is not performance.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung DeX support
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Exact SKU services table says Yes; display, cable and software setup requirements remain.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display resolution
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S252340 × 1080
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Exact model pixel dimensions; FHD+ and QHD+ remain different tiers.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dual eSIM support
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Explicit SIM Slot Type includes Dual eSIM.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dynamic Island
iPhone 18 ProRedesigned; up to three Live Activities at once
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Apple-announced interface feature; usability has not been independently tested.
Apple announces iPhone 18 ProGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25No
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Earjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM technology
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
The exact SKU table does not identify the LPDDR generation.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published minimum battery endurance cycles
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S252000 cycles
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Manufacturer eco-design cycles; this retained table does not specify the capacity-retention threshold. No percentage is invented.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Panel technology
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Explicit panel designation, without independent motion or contrast claims.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Photographic Styles
iPhone 18 ProPhotographic Styles 3
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Available on the rear and front cameras.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone 18 Pro4
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Versus counts four workflow types Apple lists: RAW stills, professional video codecs, log capture and external production timing. It is not an Apple score or a count of every camera feature.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rated minimum battery capacity
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S253885 mAh
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
The manufacturer footnote separately identifies this model’s rated/minimum capacity.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear 8K recording maximum
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S2530 fps
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Camera capture maximum, separate from playback-only 8K60 in Audio and Video.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Reference Image
iPhone 18 ProFusion Main camera
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Apple camera feature; image quality has not been independently tested.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
User-removable battery
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25No
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
The exact table explicitly states Removable No.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Explicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published security update end date
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S252032-01-31
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Exact model-specific Valid until date, without calculating a support-start date from it.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Smart focus tracking
iPhone 18 ProYes
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Apple camera feature; tracking reliability has not been independently tested.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Stereo support
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Explicit stereo support; not a measured audio-quality score.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed streamed video
iPhone 18 Pro31 hours
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Thermal design
iPhone 18 ProA20 Pro die beside memory with direct attachment to a redesigned vapour chamber
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Apple claims three times the vapour-chamber surface area of iPhone 17 Pro. Sustained-performance gains require independent testing.
Apple announces iPhone 18 ProGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time-lapse recording
iPhone 18 ProUp to 4K Dolby Vision with stabilisation
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
The published time-lapse mode is separate from ordinary video and slow motion.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed typical-use battery life
iPhone 18 Pro23 hours
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Apple typical-use claim; distinct from local or streamed video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US specification difference
iPhone 18 ProUS model is eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); Apple lists 36 h local video and 33 h streamed video for it.
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
US figures are shown for reference only and are not used for the UK model.
Apple US iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
This UK SKU does not establish an exact US SKU, chipset, radio or warranty configuration.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
Galaxy S25
The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe / Qi2 charging
iPhone 18 Pro25 W
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro
Compatible charger and adapter required.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Named wireless charging generation is not a numeric wattage. No number is inferred from an accessory rating.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
9 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs90 specificationsiPhone 18 ProGalaxy S25
iPhone 18 ProGalaxy S25WeightDiffers
Sources
211g
162g
Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.9mm
70.5mm
Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.75mm
7.2mm
Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
150 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (height × width × thickness)
146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm (height × width × depth)Uses the labelled SKU table HxWxD order, not launch width-first positions.
HeightDiffers
Sources
150 mm
146.9 mmLabelled height.
Form factor
Sources
slab
slabExplicit Touchscreen Bar form.
Colour
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro, 256 GB, Burgundy
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Burgundy
Not verified
Thermal design
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Galaxy S25No source recorded
A20 Pro die beside memory with direct attachment to a redesigned vapour chamberApple claims three times the vapour-chamber surface area of iPhone 17 Pro. Sustained-performance gains require independent testing.
Not verified
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.3″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
6.2″
Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
2600 nits
Samsung's S25-series FAQ states 2,600 nits; this is a manufacturer peak claim, not an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
460 ppi
415.68 ppi
Calculated pixel density, not a separate manufacturer measurement.
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
120Hz
Up-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.
Display specificationDiffers
6.3-inch OLED; 2622 × 1206; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh.
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 2340 × 1080 · adaptive up to 120 HzExact model diagonal and pixel dimensions; shared adaptive-range claim is from the named UK launch table.
Dynamic Island
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Redesigned; up to three Live Activities at onceApple-announced interface feature; usability has not been independently tested.
Not verified
Display resolution
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
2340 × 1080Exact model pixel dimensions; FHD+ and QHD+ remain different tiers.
Native telephoto reachDiffers
4×
Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
3×
Dedicated telephoto reach · Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.
Rear camera modules
Sources
3
Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.
3
Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Yes8K recording · The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.
Camera systemDiffers
48 MP main with f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4 apertures (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 4x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 120 fps
50 MP main · 12 MP ultra-wide · 10 MP 3× telephotoPhysical lenses are individually identified by the launch table. Cropped optical-quality modes are not extra modules.
Optical-quality reachDiffers
8×Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
2×Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
12 MP · f/2.2 · autofocusThe separate Front Camera rows identify pixels, aperture and autofocus.
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25No source recorded
4Versus counts four workflow types Apple lists: RAW stills, professional video codecs, log capture and external production timing. It is not an Apple score or a count of every camera feature.
Not verified
Main-camera aperture controlDiffers
Sources
Variable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0Four physical main-camera aperture settings; not a simulated portrait-blur score.
Fixed f/1.8Aperture is matched to the named Wide lens, not another row or telephoto aperture.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25No source recorded
60 fpsRear-camera Cinematic mode. Front-camera Cinematic mode is listed separately at up to 4K30.
Not verified
Maximum digital zoom in video
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25No source recorded
24×Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Not verified
Photographic Styles
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Photographic Styles 3Available on the rear and front cameras.
Not verified
Smart focus tracking
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25No source recorded
YesApple camera feature; tracking reliability has not been independently tested.
Not verified
Built-in pro camera controls
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Main camera: aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram; front camera: shutter speed, white balance and histogramThe front camera is not described as having physical aperture control.
Not verified
Apple Reference Image
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Fusion Main cameraApple camera feature; image quality has not been independently tested.
Not verified
Time-lapse recording
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Up to 4K Dolby Vision with stabilisationThe published time-lapse mode is separate from ordinary video and slow motion.
Not verified
Cinematic effects after capture
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Apply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fpsApple-announced editing feature.
Not verified
Audio Mix
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Updated algorithms with music isolationManufacturer-described functions; sound quality has not been independently measured.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesSecond-generation sensor-shift OIS on the 48 MP Fusion Main; the telephoto has its own 3D sensor-shift OIS.
YesThe S25 launch table explicitly attaches OIS to the Wide lens.
Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
120 fps100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Not verifiedThe table lists UHD120 under Slow Motion, not ordinary rear 4K capture. A normal-mode maximum needs additional mode-specific evidence.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Not verifiedGeneral Video Recording Resolution does not establish the front-camera maximum.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
YesExplicit front autofocus Yes.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit rear-system Yes; not proof every lens has OIS.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit rear-system autofocus; no focus-speed score is inferred.
Rear 8K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsCamera capture maximum, separate from playback-only 8K60 in Audio and Video.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
34 hours
Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
29 hours
Published local-video playback · Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
YesNamed wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Up to 34 h video; fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 31 h streamed video; up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable USB-C adapter supporting AVS; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple UK claims, not independent tests.
4000 mAh typical · up to 29 hours local video · up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapterTypical capacity, playback and charge endpoint are different manufacturer claims. Adapter power is not maximum handset input or sustained measured power.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25No source recorded
31 hoursApple UK claim.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired chargeDiffers
Sources
15 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS.
30 minutesUp to 50% in around 30 minutes, 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable, starting at 0% with services, features and display off.
Published wireless charging maximum
Sources
25 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Not verifiedNamed wireless charging generation is not a numeric wattage. No number is inferred from an accessory rating.
Claimed typical-use battery life
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25No source recorded
23 hoursApple typical-use claim; distinct from local or streamed video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Not verified
Wireless PowerShare
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
YesExplicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.
Typical battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
4000 mAhDirect typical capacity, separate from rated minimum.
Rated minimum battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
3885 mAhThe manufacturer footnote separately identifies this model’s rated/minimum capacity.
Published wired charge endpoint
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
50%Up-to endpoint in around 30 minutes with a 25 W compatible adapter; mode, start-state and screen conditions remain source-specific.
Published wired charge test duration
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
30 minutesAround 30 minutes for the stated endpoint, not a comparable 50%-charge time.
User-removable battery
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
NoThe exact table explicitly states Removable No.
Published minimum battery endurance cycles
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
2000 cyclesManufacturer eco-design cycles; this retained table does not specify the capacity-retention threshold. No percentage is invented.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
7 yearsPublished security update term · Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.
Update supportDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
No fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
Seven OS generations · seven years of security updates from first global launchMajor-version count and total security duration remain separate; neither is years remaining or hardware lifespan.
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
iOS 27
Android 15 · One UI 7Launch table wording, not a claim about the latest available or installed release.
Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Apple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27Siri AI starts in English, with regional restrictions and usage limits for some cloud features.
Not verified
Promised OS version upgrades
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
7Seven generations of OS updates; not the same quantity as years of support.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyUK S25 launch explicitly names Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. No benchmark is inferred.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro, 256 GB, Burgundy
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
12 GB RAM · 256 GB storageExact selected SKU table; neither 16 GB / 1 TB Ultra nor another capacity is substituted.
Compared regional modelConfiguration
Sources
UK model A3714; nano-SIM + eSIMDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.
UK SM-S931BDBGEUB · 12 GB / 256 GB · nano-SIM + eSIMActual retrieved selected-SKU response, not a guessed order code. Identity does not establish current stock or carrier compatibility.
Storage capacity
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro, 256 GB, Burgundy
256 GB
256 GBExplicit internal capacity; available free space changes with software.
RAM capacity
Sources
Not verifiedNot published by Apple.
12 GBExplicit Memory_(GB), distinct from storage.
Ingress protection claim
Sources
IP68Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
IP68Controlled submersion up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and is not a permanent waterproof guarantee.
eSIM only (UK configuration)
Sources
No
NoExplicit physical Nano-SIM support.
USB connector and data transferDiffers
Sources
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
USB-C · USB 3.2 Gen 1Exact connector and USB generation. No measured transfer rate, USB 3.2 Gen 2 or supplied cable speed is inferred.
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 · NFCExact SKU connectivity rows. S26 Bluetooth5.4 is not replaced with Plus/Ultra6.0; regulatory/provider/equipment limits apply.
Biometric authentication
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
Announced
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Galaxy S25No source recorded
2026-09-09
Not verified
Pre-orders open
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Galaxy S25No source recorded
2026-09-12
Not verified
Announced availability
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Galaxy S25No source recorded
2026-09-18
Not verified
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro, 256 GB, Burgundy
Galaxy S25No source recorded
£1,199Announced 256 GB configuration price; not a current retailer offer.
Not verified
US model distinction
Sources
US model is eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); Apple lists 36 h local video and 33 h streamed video for it.US figures are shown for reference only and are not used for the UK model.
Not verifiedThis UK SKU does not establish an exact US SKU, chipset, radio or warranty configuration.
Named cellular modem
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Apple C2Explicitly listed for iPhone 18 Pro in the UK Mobile and Wireless section.
Not verified
Chip manufacturing process
Sources
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Galaxy S25No source recorded
2 nmManufacturer-named process technology; the process name is not a measured transistor size or an efficiency score.
Not verified
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoEarjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.
Published CPU core count
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
8Exact SKU table; core count alone is not performance.
Published CPU clock groups
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
4.47 GHz · 3.5 GHzMultiple clock groups, not a sustained all-core clock or benchmark.
Published security update end date
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
2032-01-31Exact model-specific Valid until date, without calculating a support-start date from it.
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Dynamic AMOLED 2XExplicit panel designation, without independent motion or contrast claims.
Bluetooth version
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
5.4Exact model row, not a family-wide substitution.
eSIM support
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit embedded-SIM and mixed/dual-eSIM arrangements; provider support remains separate.
Dual eSIM support
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit SIM Slot Type includes Dual eSIM.
Stereo support
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit stereo support; not a measured audio-quality score.
Samsung DeX support
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExact SKU services table says Yes; display, cable and software setup requirements remain.
Show unverified (5)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Expandable storage
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM technology
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe exact SKU table does not identify the LPDDR generation.
Storage technology
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe exact SKU table does not identify a UFS version.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verified25 W is the named adapter in the source test; a maximum sustained handset-input value is not established by that requirement.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedRear-system OIS is not transferred to the front lens.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 18 Pro
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight211 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width71.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.75 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
ApplePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
AppleClaimed video playback34 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
AppleClaimed charging rate3.33% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS. 50 divided by 15 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
AppleNative telephoto reach4×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach8×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
AppleRear camera modules3Calculated from sources · medium confidence
Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.
AppleManufacturer list price£1,199.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources4
- Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple US iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro, 256 GB, BurgundyApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple announces iPhone 18 ProApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
Samsung Galaxy S25
256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight162 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.
SamsungWidth70.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.
SamsungThickness7.2 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.
SamsungDisplay size6.2 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.
SamsungPeak brightness2,600 nitsManufacturer claim · medium confidence
Samsung's S25-series FAQ states 2,600 nits; this is a manufacturer peak claim, not an independent measurement.
Samsung UKClaimed video playback29 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.
SamsungClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Up to 50% in around 30 minutes, 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable, starting at 0% with services, features and display off. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
SamsungPublished total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.
SamsungWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Named wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.
SamsungReverse wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Explicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.
SamsungHeadphone jackNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence
Earjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.
SamsungIP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Controlled submersion up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and is not a permanent waterproof guarantee.
SamsungPixel density415.68 ppiCalculated from sources · high confidence
Calculated pixel density, not a separate manufacturer measurement.
sqrt(2340² + 1080²) divided by the published 6.2-inch full-rectangle diagonal.
Samsung Business UKMaximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Up-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.
SamsungSamsungNative telephoto reach3×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.
SamsungSamsungClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.
SamsungSamsungRear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.
Samsung8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.
SamsungManufacturer list price£859.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung Newsroom UK
All sources6
- Galaxy S25 256GB — Specifications and Software SupportSamsung Business UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Compare Galaxy S25 Series — Display CapabilitiesSamsung UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Sets the Standard of AI Phone as a True AI CompanionSamsung Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
- Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
- Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKUSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
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