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Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at ৳97,990 unofficial is the better buy over the Apple iPhone 16 Plus at ৳1,02,490 unofficial for most buyers in Bangladesh, October 2026.

Both in stock across Bangladeshi shops. Prices checked 28 Oct 2026.

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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple
iPhone 16 Plus
৳1,02,490 – ৳1,11,490
In stock · 6 shopsUnofficial importOfficial from ৳1,35,000US from ৳1,02,490India from ৳1,03,500+2 more markets
8GB RAM · 6.7" 60Hz · 4674 mAh · 48MP · 15W
Variants128GB unofficial ৳1,02,490 · 128GB official ৳1,35,000 · 256GB official ৳1,84,999
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
৳97,990 – ৳1,13,999
In stock · 7 shopsUnofficial importOfficial from ৳1,89,999Vietnam from ৳98,999India from ৳99,999
12GB RAM · 6.9" 120Hz · 5000 mAh · 200MP · 45W
Variants12GB/256GB unofficial ৳97,990 · 12GB/512GB unofficial ৳1,07,490 · 12GB/256GB official ৳1,89,999
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SpecApple iPhone 16 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Price৳1,02,490 - ৳1,11,490৳97,990 - ৳1,13,999
ChipsetApple A18Snapdragon 8 Elite
Display6.7", Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz6.9", 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
Charging15W45W
Main camera48MP, 1/1.56" sensor, f/1.6, OIS, ultrawide200MP, OIS, 5.0x tele, ultrawide
Selfie camera12MP12MP
SoftwareiOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.6Android 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 26.6
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

Sound

LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo

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

More

Battery endurance48:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
Display measured1823 nits max brightness (measured)
Eu energyClass B
Eu free fallClass C (90 falls)
Eu repairabilityClass C
Net technologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

Specifications from GSMArena. Prices are our own reads of Bangladeshi shops, cross-checked against our price-reference 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 are our own reads of Bangladeshi shops, cross-checked against our price-reference shops.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if…

The Galaxy S25 Ultra leads because its flagship‑class chipset, superior 200 MP OIS camera system and faster charging give it a clear advantage in performance, photography and daily usability.

Price today
From ৳97,990, unofficial
In stock
At 7 shops, checked 28 Oct 2026

What works well5

  • Top‑tier Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
  • 200 MP main camera with OIS and strong tuning
  • 6. 9" 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED, 2600 nits peak brightness
  • 5 000 mAh battery with fast 45 W charging
  • Strong after‑sales network in Bangladesh

Reported trade-offs1

  • None reported in the evidence

Why we say that

The iPhone 16 Plus trades some raw specs for iOS longevity, higher resale value and brand prestige, which is the main compromise versus the Samsung. Since you are choosing between the iPhone 16 Plus and the Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Ultra wins on almost every core metric – it has a flagship‑class Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 200 MP OIS‑stabilised main sensor with a 9. 5/10 camera reputation, a larger 6. 9‑inch 120 Hz display and a 5 000 mAh battery that charges at 45 W. It also scores higher in overall owner satisfaction and software‑support ratings.

Choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus if…

The iPhone 16 Plus offers a smooth iOS experience, excellent resale value and a solid 48 MP camera, but it lags behind the Galaxy S25 Ultra in raw performance, battery capacity and camera versatility (no telephoto, lower camera‑tuning score).

Price today
From ৳1,02,490, unofficial
In stock
At 6 shops, checked 28 Oct 2026

What works well3

  • iOS ecosystem with 5‑6 years of major updates
  • High‑quality 48 MP main camera with OIS
  • Compact 6. 7" Super Retina XDR OLED display

Reported trade-offs3

  • Slower 15 W charging and smaller 4 674 mAh battery
  • No telephoto lens, lower camera‑tuning score (8. 5/10)
  • Lower overall performance tier (9/10) compared with Samsung

Why we say that

It still gets long‑term iOS updates and premium build quality.

Frequently asked questions

Apple iPhone 16 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: your questions

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

Our AI verdict picks the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at ৳97,990. The Galaxy S25 Ultra leads because its flagship‑class chipset, superior 200 MP OIS camera system and faster charging give it a clear advantage in performance, photography and daily usability. The iPhone 16 Plus trades some raw specs for iOS longevity, higher resale value and brand prestige, which is the main compromise versus the Samsung.

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

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is ৳4,500 cheaper right now - ৳97,990 against ৳1,02,490 for the Apple iPhone 16 Plus, as of 28 Oct 2026.

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 ৳1,89,999.

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