The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra outperforms the iPhone 16 Pro Max in early benchmark tests, particularly in GPU performance. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad Light benchmark, the S25 Ultra scored 2,617 points, a 36% lead over the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s 1,922. Additionally, the S25 Ultra achieved a higher average FPS of 19.39, compared to the iPhone’s 14.2. The improved Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and Samsung’s enhanced cooling system contribute to its superior gaming performance. While this test highlights GPU strengths, full system performance remains to be evaluated. For gaming enthusiasts, the S25 Ultra stands out.