Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked): Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked)
Apple · 2023
$899–$989
Overall 84/100
Official anchorFull iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Galaxy S25
- Best for battery
iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked)
- Best for performance
Galaxy S25
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Galaxy S25
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy S25
83
Worth it
$799–$1,319
iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked)
83
Worth it
$899–$989
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S25 | iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked) |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $799–$1,319 | $899–$989 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Camera | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Performance | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Display | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Value | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Overall score | 87/100 | 84/100 |
Galaxy S25 — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked) — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Galaxy S25 — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked) — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Galaxy S25 — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
iPhone 15 Plus (Unlocked) — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
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