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iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy S25

iPhone X

Apple

iPhone X

$999

29.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25
64.1Inno Score
20Performance75.3
29.7Display61.3
35.3Camera47.3
21.3Battery51.4
60Features94.7
2 spec wins — iPhone X17 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 wins this phone face-off, 64.1 to 29.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+55) and features (+35). iPhone X still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone X

  • 20% higher telephoto: 12 MP vs 10 MP
  • 10% higher Pixel density: 458 ppi vs 416 ppi

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25

  • Stronger performance score: 75 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 30
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 51 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
  • Lower launch price: $800 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy S25
Screen size5.8 ″6.2 ″+7%
Panel typeOLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution2436x11251080x2340
Pixel density458 ppi+10%416 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits2,600 nits+316%
Screen-to-body91.1 %
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)792,959Top 16%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)925,248Top 16%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)331,698Top 25%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)528,650Top 19%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy S25
ChipsetApple A11 BionicSnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTu 102,578,555Top 5%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,050Top 66%2,950+181%Top 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,400Top 75%9,400+292%Top 5%
RAM (max)3 GB12 GB+300%
Storage options64GB / 256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy S25
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP
Telephoto12 MP+20%10 MP
Optical zoom2 x3 x+50%
Max video4K@60fps8K@30fps
Front camera7 MP12 MP+71%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy S25
Capacity2,716 mAh4,000 mAh+47%
Wired charging15 W25 W+67%
Wireless charging8 W15 W+100%
Active use endurance12 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy S25
Weight174 g162 g+7%
Thickness7.7 mm7.2 mm+6%
IP ratingIP67IP68
Frame materialStainless steelArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy S25
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy S25
OS at launchiOS 11Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge5 years7 years+40%

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy S25
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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