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Updated February 23, 2024·

If you prioritize camera quality and overall performance, the Apple iPhone 14 outshines the Samsung Galaxy A25, offering better photo and video capture capabilities, but comes with a higher price tag. For those who value budget-friendliness, the Samsung Galaxy A25 is a strong contender with decent features, including a larger screen size and longer battery life, but sacrifices on camera prowess and build quality, using plastic instead of glass. The iPhone 14 also provides iOS experience whereas the Galaxy A25 runs Android, which may sway your preference based on ecosystem familiarity. Both models offer ample storage space but differ in design and materials, with the iPhone presenting a more premium feel. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 14
  • Good for taking photos
  • Very good for recording videos
  • Good battery life
  • Very good display quality
  • Very good performance
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy A25
  • The Samsung Galaxy A25 has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 14.

Key differences

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Overall Camera Quality

8.0
iPhone 14
Galaxy A25
The Apple iPhone 14 has very good overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy A25 has poor overall camera quality.

Photo Quality

7.9
iPhone 14
Galaxy A25
The Apple iPhone 14 takes good photos, while the Samsung Galaxy A25 takes poor photos.

Video Quality

8.8
iPhone 14
Galaxy A25
The Apple iPhone 14 takes very good videos, while the Samsung Galaxy A25 takes poor videos.

Battery

7.3 Hours
iPhone 14
Galaxy A25
8.7 Hours
The Apple iPhone 14 has 7.3 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A25 has 8.7 hours of battery life.

Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 14 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Samsung Galaxy A25 is 6.5 inches.

Cost

$629
iPhone 14
Galaxy A25
$300
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The Apple iPhone 14 has a price of $629 and the Samsung Galaxy A25 costs $300.
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How the Apple iPhone 14 and the Samsung Galaxy A25 compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple iPhone 14Samsung Galaxy A25
Apple iPhone 14Samsung Galaxy A25

GENERAL

Price
$629
$300
Brand
AppleSamsung
Operating System
iOSAndroid
Release Date
September 16, 2022January 1, 2024

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.1"6.5"
Resolution
2532 x 11702340 x 1080
Variable refresh rate
NoNo
Pixels Per Inch
460396
Display Type
OLEDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
A15D6100+
Internal Storage
128 GB128 GB
RAM
6 GB6 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
8.1/10
Photos Score
7.9/10
Videos Score
8.8/10
Rear Cameras
Main, UltrawideMain, Ultrawide, Macro
Main Camera
12 megapixels + OIS50 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
7.3 Hours8.7 Hours
Battery Capacity
3279 mAh5000 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesYes
Wireless charging Speed
15 W15 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoYes (4.5 watts)

PHYSICAL

Size
5.78" x 2.81"6.34" x 3.01"
Weight
6.07 oz6.95 oz
Back Material
GlassPlastic
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesYes
Bluetooth Version
5.35.3
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
65
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Face unlockFace unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side
Unlockable Bootloader
NoNo
Color
Blue, Purple, Yellow, Midnight, Starlight, RedBlue Black
Stock Android
N/ANo
SD Card
NoNo

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Lance Ulanoff | October 2022
"The iPhone 14 is a capable smartphone with a seriously snappy CPU, lovely screen, and good cameras. The iPhone 14’s camera array is better than the iPhone 13’s, and will make most mobile photogs very happy. It also lasts more than a day on a single charge. This isn’t the fastest or most feature-rich iPhone, but it’s light, fast, and attractive."

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About Apple

The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.

About Samsung

Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.

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