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Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25 ultra

As of July 2026, the Samsung Galaxy S25 ultra at ৳95,490 is the better buy over the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (৳92,490) for most buyers in Bangladesh.

Head-to-head from live Bangladesh shop data - both phones in stock today, prices confirmed against trusted sellers. Last updated 2026-07-28.

Why the Samsung Galaxy S25 ultra: The Galaxy S25 Ultra wins on raw performance, camera hardware, battery life and local service support, making it the better overall choice. The iPhone 16 Plus offers cleaner software and higher resale, but its weaker camera setup and smaller battery keep it behind the Samsung for a performance‑focused buyer.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple
iPhone 16 Plus
৳92,490 – ৳1,07,999
In stock · 3 shopsUnofficial importOfficial from ৳1,84,999Global from ৳92,490India from ৳1,02,999Australia from ৳1,07,999
8GB RAM · 6.7" · 4674 mAh · 48MP
Variants128GB ৳1,02,999 · 256GB ৳2,04,999
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Samsung Galaxy S25 ultra
Samsung
Galaxy S25 ultra
৳95,490 – ৳1,46,999
In stock · 4 shopsUnofficial importOfficial from ৳2,24,999India from ৳95,490Vietnam from ৳98,999
12GB RAM · 6.9" 120Hz · 5000 mAh · 200MP · 45W
Variants12GB/256GB ৳93,999 · 12GB/512GB ৳1,10,999 · 12GB/1TB ৳1,46,999

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SpecApple iPhone 16 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 ultra
Price৳92,490 - ৳1,07,999৳95,490 - ৳1,46,999
ChipsetApple A18Snapdragon 8 Elite
Display6.7", Super Retina XDR OLED6.9", Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Peak brightness2000 nits (HBM)2600 nits (peak)
Memory8GB RAM, 128/256/512GB storage12GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB storage
Battery4674 mAh5000 mAh
Charging-45W
Main camera48MP, 1/1.56" sensor, f/1.6, OIS, ultrawide200MP, OIS, 5.0x tele, ultrawide
Selfie camera12MP12MP
SoftwareiOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.5Android 15, One UI 7
Released20242025
See the full Apple iPhone 16 Plus spec sheet›

Network

2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3290
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3290
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

Announced2024, September 09
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, September 20

Body

Dimensions160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)
BuildGlass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
AlsoIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Display

TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Size6.7 inches, 110.2 cm 2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
ProtectionCeramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4

Platform

OSiOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.5
ChipsetApple A18 (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)

Memory

Card slotNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
AlsoNVMe

Main camera

Setup48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera

Setup12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
FeaturesHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Connectivity

Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFCYes
FM radioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort

Features

SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
AlsoUltra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 4674 mAh
Active use scoreActive use score 18:49h

Misc

ColoursBlack, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Also known asApple iPhone 16 Plus

Specifications from GSMArena. Prices and stock are ours, checked nightly against Bangladeshi shops.

See the full Samsung Galaxy S25 ultra spec sheet›

Body

AlsoIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Stylus

Display

TypeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)

Memory

Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Main camera

Video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Setup12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2 inch, 1.12um, dual pixel PDAF
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound

SpeakerYes, with stereo speakers

Features

SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Specifications from GSMArena. Prices and stock are ours, checked nightly against Bangladeshi shops.

Choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus if…

The iPhone 16 Plus runs iOS, which stays clean of bloat and gets the longest software support, and it holds the highest resale value in Bangladesh, but its camera lacks telephoto, its battery is smaller and Apple’s service footprint is limited.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 ultra if…

Since you want the best overall phone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra gives you a flagship‑class Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 200 MP OIS‑stabilised main sensor and a 5,000 mAh battery that outlasts the iPhone. Its screen is brighter and the brand’s service network in Bangladesh is top‑rated.

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Which is better, Apple iPhone 16 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S25 ultra?

Our AI verdict picks the Samsung Galaxy S25 ultra at ৳95,490. The Galaxy S25 Ultra wins on raw performance, camera hardware, battery life and local service support, making it the better overall choice. The iPhone 16 Plus offers cleaner software and higher resale, but its weaker camera setup and smaller battery keep it behind the Samsung for a performance‑focused buyer.

Which is cheaper, Apple iPhone 16 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S25 ultra?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is ৳3,000 cheaper right now - ৳92,490 against ৳95,490 for the Samsung Galaxy S25 ultra, as of 2026-07-28.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 ultra available officially in Bangladesh?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 ultra's lowest current price is an unofficial import; official-channel listings start at ৳2,24,999.

How fresh is this comparison?

Both phones' prices and stock are re-checked nightly against Bangladeshi sellers - last checked 2026-07-28. The verdict is re-run whenever either phone's price moves.

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