How does the latest iPhone compare in 2025

If you're in the market for a new phone right now, it's more likely an iPhone than anything else. For many Aussies, the iPhone is still the default. According to the latest figures from RedSearch, iOS devices account for around 60% of Australia's smartphone market. Even if you fall into the other 40%, the biggest question on the minds of anyone buying a smartphone in Australia is usually the same.

How does the latest iPhone compare? To help you find the answer to that question, we've put together a handful of easy-to-digest comparisons between the entry-level iPhone 16 and its competition.

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro aren't all that different. However, the handful of differences here do add up quickly. Opting for the more expensive of the two means getting a larger screen, a 120Hz refresh rate, an always-on display and a more powerful processor.

The other big thing that buying the iPhone 16 Pro instead of the standard model gets you is a triple lens rear camera setup instead of a dual-lens one. If you're the kind of person who takes a lot of snaps for your social media, then that's definitely going to be worth considering before you pay the premium attached to Apple's smaller pro-grade smartphone.

That said, price isn't the only thing that the iPhone 16 has going for it. It's also got a slightly larger battery. Some users also just plain prefer the smaller 6.1-inch form-factor involved. For a full snapshot of how the iPhone 16 compares to the iPhone 16 Pro, check out the table below.

Samsung's latest standard-size flagship has a couple of key advantages over its iOS counterpart. To start with, the Galaxy S25 has a larger 6.2-inch AMOLED display and a crisp 120Hz refresh rate. That said, the iPhone 16 does boast a smidge more resolution overall. It also has the edge when it comes to processors, though the Galaxy S25 has more RAM and a bigger battery.

When it comes to cameras, the iPhone 16 features a dual-lens setup that 48MP main lens and 12MP ultra wide lens. The Samsung Galaxy S25 ups the ante with a 50MP main lens, a 12MP ultrawide lens and a 10MP telephoto lens. For a full side-by-side comparison that shows you how the latest iPhone compares to the Galaxy S25, check out the table below.

Google has been gaining ground in the premium phone arena for a few years now, and it's latest entry-level option is more than a worthy competitor to the iPhone 16.

Compared to Apple's entry level iPhone, the Pixel 9 features a larger and brighter screen clocked at 120Hz. However, that form-factor is slightly heavier and comes with an inferior form of screen protection on top.

Under the hood, the Pixel 9 is rocking a generous 12GB of RAM but its Tensor G4 processor can't keep pace with the likes of the A18. Other key differences here are that the Pixel 9 has a larger battery and supports faster charging via USB-C while the iPhone 16 is able to offer up to 25W wireless charging via MagSafe. For a full round-up of the rest, check out the table below.