Samsung Galaxy or Apple iPhone?
Which smartphone brand is right for you?
Apple iPhonewins 4 of 7 categories
Samsung Galaxy
Do What You Can't
4.5/5
|312,000 reviews3
Wins
1938
Founded
premium
Price
WINNER
Apple iPhone
Think Different
4.7/5
|285,000 reviews4
Wins
1976
Founded
premium
Price
Head-to-Head Comparison
93
Camera Quality
Apple iPhone wins
95
92
Performance
Apple iPhone wins
98
88
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy wins
82
98
Display Quality
Samsung Galaxy wins
92
85
Software & Updates
Apple iPhone wins
98
92
Build Quality
Apple iPhone wins
95
75
Value for Money
Samsung Galaxy wins
70
Samsung Galaxy excels at
Battery LifeDisplay QualityValue for Money
Apple iPhone excels at
Camera QualityPerformanceSoftware & UpdatesBuild Quality
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy
Industry-best AMOLED displays
Versatile camera systems
Wide product range
Excellent build quality
Pre-installed bloatware
One UI can be heavy
Apple iPhone
Best-in-class A-series chips
5-6 years of iOS updates
Exceptional video recording
Tight ecosystem integration (Mac, iPad, Watch)
Premium pricing
Limited customization
The Bottom Line
Choose Samsung Galaxy if you want...
- Display enthusiasts
- Android power users
- Foldable phone early adopters
- Samsung ecosystem users
Choose Apple iPhone if you want...
- iOS ecosystem users
- Video creators
- Long-term software support
- Privacy-conscious users
Our pick: Apple iPhone — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Samsung Galaxy is the better choice if you prioritize battery life or display quality.
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