Apple Iphone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Fe Comparison

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

6.70" | September 2021

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6.70" | September 2025

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Fe Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Iphone 13 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Fe, two phones from Apple and Samsung. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max was introduced to market in september 2021 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Fe was launched in september 2025. As you can see, Iphone 13 Pro Max is 4 months older than Galaxy S25 Fe. Let's see if this age difference between two Phones makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Fe before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Key Specs

Launched in September 2021
6.70" - 458 PPI
3 > 12 MP(Main) + 12 MP(Telephoto) + 12 MP(UW) Cameras
Apple A15 Bionic Chipset
128 / 256 / 512 / 1024 GB Storage
4352 mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy S25 Fe Key Specs

Launched in September 2025
6.70" - 385 PPI
3 > 50 MP(Main) + 8 MP(Telephoto) + 12 MP(UW) Cameras
Samsung Exynos 2400 Chipset
128 / 256 / 512 GB Storage
4900 mAh Battery

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max was replaced by Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max.. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Fe

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Iphone 13 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Fe compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Apple Iphone 13 Pro Max over Samsung Galaxy S25 Fe

Screen PPI	458 ppi vs 385 ppi	More pixels per inch
Max Storage Size Option	128/256/512/1024 GB vs 128/256/512 GB	Store more files
Standby Time	136 hr vs 87 hr	Charge less frequently
Telephoto Camera Sensor	12 MP vs 8 MP	Higher resolution telephoto camera
Telephoto Focal Length	77 mm vs 75 mm	Longer reach with the telephoto camera
Main Lens Aperture	f/1.5 vs f/1.8	Faster aperture lens

Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Fe over Apple Iphone 13 Pro Max

Weight	190 g vs 240 g	50 g lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	89.2% vs 87.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Max Screen Brightness	1300 nits vs 1000 nits	Better visibility under very bright conditions
Max Screen Brightness(HDR)	1900 nits vs 1200 nits	Better visibility under very bright conditions for HDR content
GPU GFLOPS	~3410 vs ~1710	Higher potential GPU
Full Charging Time	1:10 hr vs 1:46 hr	Fully charge in shorter time
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes vs No	Fast and safe login with the scanner
Max RAM Size Option	8 GB vs 6 GB	Higher RAM
Battery Capacity	4900 mAh vs 4352 mAh	Higher capacity Battery
Max Charge Power	45 W vs 23 W	Charges the battery faster
Reverse Charging	Yes, (wireless) vs No	Use your phone to charge compatible devices
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP vs 12 MP	Higher resolution main camera
8K Video recording	Yes, Up to 30FPS vs No	High resolution video
Slow motion FPS	Up to 960 @720p vs Up to 240 @1080p	High resolution video
Bluetooth Version	v5.4 vs v5	Faster and more reliable connections
USB Version	v3.2 vs v2	Faster data transfer
Main Camera Sensor Size	1/1.57" vs 1/1.66"	Generally better in low light photos

Common Strengths of Apple Iphone 13 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Fe

Waterproof	Yes vs Yes	Safer to use in wet conditions
Adaptive Refresh Rate Screen	Yes vs Yes	Auto-adjusts refresh rate when needed
NFC	Yes vs Yes	Better Connectivity
HDR Support	Yes vs Yes	Watch HDR content
Fast Charging	Yes vs Yes	Charges your phone faster
Wireless Charging	Yes vs Yes	Charges your phone wirelessly

Apple Iphone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Fe: Specs Comparison Table

In this section, we will be comparing the specifications the Apple Iphone 13 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Fe.

GENERAL
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Model	Iphone 13 Pro Max	Galaxy S25 Fe
Release Date	September 2021	September 2025
Expected OS Support Ends in:	8 month(s)
Expected Security Support Ends in:	1.7 year(s)
Product Series	Pro Max	Galaxy S
Operating System	iOS 15 (Can be upgraded to iOS 18.6)	Android 16
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height	160.8 mm (6.33")	161.3 mm (6.35")
Width	78.1 mm (3.07")	76.6 mm (3.02")
Thickness	7.65 mm (0.3")	7.4 mm (0.29")
Weight	240 g (8.47 oz)	190 g (6.7 oz)
Waterproof	IP68	IP68
Available Colors	Black, Silver, Gold, Blue, Green	White, Black, Gray, Blue, Yellow
Rear Material	Glass	Glass
Frame Material	Metal	Metal
SCREEN
Diagonal Size	6.7"	6.7"
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9	19.5:9
Resolution	1284 x 2778 pixels	1080 x 2340 pixels
PPI	458 ppi	385 ppi
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate	Yes	Yes
Max Brightness	1000 nits	1300 nits
HDR Support	Dolby Vision	HDR10+
Max Rated Brightness in HDR	1200 nits	1900 nits
Screen Protection	Ceramic Shield	Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
Screen-to-Body Ratio	87.7%	89.2%
Display Features	DCI-P3	DCI-P3 Always-On Display
RGB Color Space	99.9%
PWM	238 Hz
Response Time	8.5 ms
Contrast	∞ Infinity	-
CHIPSET
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	Samsung Exynos 2400
CPU Cores	6 (2 + 4)	10 (1 + 2 + 3 + 4)
Architecture	4 cores at 2.02 GHz: Blizzard 2 cores at 3.23 GHz: Avalanche	4 cores at 1.95 GHz: Cortex-A520 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720 2 cores at 2.9 GHz: Cortex-A720 1 core at 3.21 GHz: Cortex-X4
L3 Cache	-	8 MB
Fabrication Techology	5 nanometers	4 nanometers
Graphics	Apple A15 GPU	Samsung Xclipse 940
GPU Shading Units	640	768
GPU Clock	1338 MHz	1095 MHz
FLOPS	~1712.6 GFLOPS	~3406.8 GFLOPS
MEMORY and STORAGE
RAM Size	6 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR5X
Memory Clock	2133 MHz	-
Channels	2	4
Storage Size	128 / 256 / 512 / 1024 GB	128 / 256 / 512 GB
Storage Type	NVMe	UFS 4.0
Memory Card	No	No
BATTERY and CHARGING
Battery Capacity	-	-
Max Charging Power	23 W	45 W
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable Battery	No	No
Wireless Charging	Yes (7.5 W)	Yes (25 W)
Reverse Charging	No	Yes, (wireless)
Fast Charging	Yes (42% in 30 min)	Yes (52% in 30 min)
Full Charging Time	1:46 hr	1:10 hr
Standby Time	136 hr	87 hr
CAMERAS
Camera Set-up	12 MP(Main) 12 MP(Tele) 12 MP(UW)	50 MP(Main) 8 MP(Tele) 12 MP(UW)
Main Camera
Max Resolution	12.0	50.0
Zoom	Optical, 3x	Optical, 3x
Flash	Dual LED	LED
Stabilization	Optical	Optical
8K Video	No	Up to 30FPS
4K Video	Up to 60FPS	Up to 120FPS
HD Video	Up to 60FPS	Up to 120FPS
Angle of View	120°	123°
Telephoto Camera	12 MP Aperture: f/2.8 Focal length: 77 mm Pixel size: 1 micron Sensor: 1/3.4", Sony IMX713 Optical stabilization	8 MP Aperture: f/2.4 Focal length: 75 mm Pixel size: 1 micron Sensor: 1/4.4" Optical stabilization
Ultra-wide Camera	12 MP Aperture: f/1.8 Focal length: 13 mm Pixel size: 1 micron Sensor: 1/3.4", Sony IMX772 Digital stabilization	12 MP Aperture: f/2.2 Focal length: 13 mm Pixel size: 1.12 micron Sensor: 1/3.0" Digital stabilization
Depth Camera	Yes	-
Camera Features	Bokeh mode Pro mode RAW support	Bokeh mode Pro mode
Selfie Camera
Max Resolution	12.0 MP	12.0 MP
Aperture	f/2.2	f/2.2
Focal Length	23 mm	26 mm
Pixel Size	1 micron	1.12 micron
Sensor Type	Sony IMX514	CMOS
Sensor Size	1/3.6"	1/3.2"
Video Resolution	2160p (4K) at 60 FPS	2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
CONNECTIVITY
WiFi Standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
WiFi Features	Dual Band Wi-Fi MiMO Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Display	Dual Band Wi-Fi MiMO Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version	5	5.4
Bluetooth Features	LE, A2DP	LE
USB Type	-	USB Type-C
USB Version	2	3.2
USB Features	Charging USB-Storage mode OTG	Charging USB-Storage mode OTG
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared Port	No	No