For display, the Samsung Galaxy S25 features a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2600nits peak brightness. Whereas, the iPhone 16 sports a 6.1-inch OLED display with 60Hz refresh and 2000nits peak brightness. The iPhone 16 also features a Dynamic Island on the display.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra does all of the right things you want from a high-end smartphone, but its redesign annoys me.

Instead of the simple choice between glass, TPU, and plastic for most phones' screen protectors, flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S25 get a relatively huge selection. We've dug through the most reputable brands for the most advanced materials and feature-forward models like specialty glues and polarized privacy layers (which have pros and cons) and some ultra-affordable options that eschew the fanciest specifications.