Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: We tested both, and here's the winner

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: We tested both, and here's the winner

Samsung and Apple make two of the best flagship phones - here's our head-to-head test and the key reasons to pick each one.

I compared the best Samsung Galaxy and iPhone model in 2025: The winner is not so obvious

Kerry Wan/ZDNETA quick scan through ZDNET's list of the best phones, and two names usually top the list -- Samsung and Apple. That's no exception with our most recent picks, as the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the iPhone 16 Pro Max take the top two spots. That list will likely be changing soon, though, as Apple is expected to unveil a successor that is the iPhone 17 Pro Max.Also: Should you buy the iPhone 16 or iPhone 17? How to decide which model to bu…