Apple iPhone 17e / Samsung Galaxy S25+

The model number can differ by sales region.

Measured as a rectangle the screen is 6.06 inches; the rounded corners make the viewable area smaller.

The refresh rate drops as low as 1 Hz depending on content to save power. Vision Booster adjusts tones in bright light. Accounting for rounded corners the visible area is 6.5 inches.

The 1,200-nit figure applies only to HDR content as a short peak.

Apple claims 3x better scratch resistance than the previous generation and improved anti-reflection.

All models in the series use the same chip, a Snapdragon 8 Elite version tuned to higher clocks for Galaxy.

The A19 in the iPhone 17 has a 5-core GPU; the 17e version has 4 GPU cores.

There is a single rear camera. The 2x option uses the centre of the 48 MP sensor rather than a separate telephoto lens; there is no ultrawide camera.

Apple does not list the battery capacity in mAh; the times are from Apple's tests and vary with use.

No adapter is included; the box contains a 1 m USB-C cable.

15 W MagSafe needs a 20 W or higher adapter. The iPhone 16e supported only 7.5 W Qi.

USB 2 speed makes wired transfers of large 4K videos to a computer slow.

Apple says the C1X is up to 2x faster than the C1 in the iPhone 16e.

The SIM layout can vary by country.

The resistance is not permanent and can decrease with normal wear; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.

Dust-tight and resistant to fresh water for a set depth and time; it is not a guarantee for sea water or pool chemicals.

Requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling.

Samsung says the frame contains at least 20% recycled aluminium by weight.

The 3x telephoto keeps more detail than a digital crop for close portraits and distant subjects.

Wireless PowerShare lets the back of the phone wirelessly charge accessories such as earbuds or a watch. The 45W adapter may be sold separately.

Wi-Fi 7 brings higher speeds and lower latency only with a compatible router.