MONSTER COMPARISON!!! Galaxy S25 ULTRA vs iPhone 16 PRO MAX vs Pixel 9 PRO XL vs OnePlus 13

Which phone has the best camera? Is it the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the OnePlus 13? Let’s compare every camera at every zoom, look at video, macro slow motion. Compare photos and video during the day, low light and at night and see which one of these comes out ahead!
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[@TechGearTalk]

⭐ Galaxy S25 Ultra: geni.us/mIDKTaz (affiliate) ⭐ iPhone 16 Pro Max: geni.us/ewe5Lf (affiliate) ⭐ Pixel 9 Pro XL: geni.us/T6Njg (affiliate) ⭐ OnePlus 13: geni.us/BFAAA (affiliate) ☕ WAS THIS VIDEO HELPFUL? BUY ME A COFFEE!! www.buymeacoffee.com/techgeartalk Which one are you taking? I hope this camera comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the OnePlus 13 was helpful. Did I cover what you wanted to know? What else did you want to see or learn about?

[@jimcabezola3051]

I like the Pixel 9, because custom ROMs can be used with it. I've been enjoying my Pixel 6a running Graphene for quite a while. When it's time to upgrade in a few more years, I would welcome a Pixel phone.

[@theriemoore]

S25U did an amazing job. Can’t go wrong with either

[@TechGearTalk]

Definitely a solid camera system!

[@khanguc2283]

I feel that its exposure compensation is similar to that of a dslr camera. I am using a Nikon D750.

[@bryans8656]

Wow, this would be a tough call. Every time I thought I had a favorite another comparison would change my mind. For me it boils down to a choice between what fits in your personal ecosystem vs price, and if I wasn't in an ecosystem I would opt for the OnePlus 13.

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks so much for watching. Have a great week!

[@ricarmig]

I locked to no ecosystem, but I'm all-in Samsung: updates come quite fast and for a long time. For me the best in total, though not in all departments. I quite understand the 12 GB of ram, even using two apps at a time the phone is snappy and has a lot of memory reserves.

[@Jasonfry15]

When the oneplus hits it really hits. Samsung has improved more than I thought they have and the pixel kight be the most consistent. Nice video.

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks so much for the thoughtful insights. I’d the Android phones - which are you taking?

[@kaiichinose9590]

S25u for the full eco system and just overall a better device when it comes to android in my personal experiences. One ui 7 is just clean esp when all the good lock features are added in. PS I have 16pm as well as the s25u.

[@Jasonfry15]

@@TechGearTalk s25 ultra, pixel 9 pro xl and OnePlus 13.

[@03Ibrat]

Lets be honnest, s25 ultra isnt even officialy out yet. Mine came the 30th, lets wait a coupe of updates, it will be better for sure. All the other phones have a head start,

[@TechGearTalk]

Samsung is REALLY good about software updates to the camera modules. Thanks for watching.

[@FlubFlubber]

S25 ultra is a beast, a perfect smartphone does not exist and theire is more then only camera's. Software, speed, smoothness, sound quality, screen, and so on....... S25 ultra nails it, its in everything a good phone. Oneui7 is great, works so great.

[@TechGearTalk]

For sure

[@yamahass66]

Lol, always people like you popping up, poping just samsung will improve their jpeg output

[@Hhhh22222-w]

It is out tho

[@LoverOfTech]

Excellent comparison 👏🏿

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks so much!

[@simmysharma6845]

👍 you are always supportive of other channels

[@TechGearTalk]

He really is ❤️👊🏻 - and is such a talented creator.

[@arcaine101]

Impressive how Samsung could still compete with old camera hardware.

[@TechGearTalk]

S25U did a great job

[@hienho15]

My conclusion..all takes good pictures. One plus has improved but stll slightly behind. But one plus owner should be satisfied.

[@TechGearTalk]

Thank you for contributing to the community!

[@Anmaghiz]

Great vid. Ur voice is also clear and crisp with no sh*tty annoying music in the background. To the point and you also pointed out the pros and cons of each phone. 👌

[@TechGearTalk]

Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words. I appreciate you for being part of the channel!

[@MurTadaAlThawab]

OnePlus with its master mode in auto will perform awaaay better than normal auto mode as my tests

[@TechGearTalk]

No doubt. I was using all in normal/basic mode to be fair.

[@lifesjourneyat50]

Great content as usual...always love seeing Cleveland as my hometown represented!!!...even living down south in Cincy!!!! - Nice Job! - It's hard to beat the iPhone on consistency - I don't think it does any one thing great - but it does well in everything!!!

[@TechGearTalk]

Appreciate it, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the insights as well. Happy you got a little taste of home.

[@rico4you]

Very impressed with overall Pixel 9 PRO XL

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks for contributing to the community.

[@rico4you]

@TechGearTalk btw are you sure Pixel 9 PRO XL is more expensive than iPhone 16 PRO Max? It's the other way around!

[@FilipedLr]

Nice camera comparison but on the Op13 you should use 6x zoom and not 5x. 6x has better processing.

[@TechGearTalk]

Thank you for the kind works. I did. I should have mentioned it - forgot !!!

[@ricarmig]

I don't really care, except for night video, my S22U was already solid. I bought an iPhone 15 PM but the iOS is too boring and limited, so I'm writing this from a S25U 1 TB and it's a relief being back to the android experience. I have freedom again and I must say, or feels far faster than my iPhone 15 PM!!! Everything is done "instantly", well done Qualcomm! Battery life with two cards (SIM + eSIM, 5G) had been solid too.

[@TechGearTalk]

So glad you got a phone that works great for you! Smart move!

[@thomasfransson]

I recently found an old memory stick from my old Sony Ericsson W580i I can still recall how amazing 2 megapixels was on a phone back then :D

[@TechGearTalk]

That’s wild!

[@gueck77]

Can't wait to see a full comparison of AI, social media, and all the features and also social media camera

[@mongini1]

i got none of them because i chose the Vivo X200 Pro. Its just a beast, especially the telephoto lens crushes pretty much everything out there 😁

[@TechGearTalk]

Super excited to get one and check it out.

[@mongini1]

@@TechGearTalk but when? xD

[@gueck77]

S25U for sure

[@TechGearTalk]

Nice!

[@CruzJM]

Wow pixel❤

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks for watching. That’s your choice?

[@ariaamaris7274]

Very slight differences with the snap of the picture can make huge differences in the quality of the picture.

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks for watching.

[@gao1812]

No offense but comparing 30x to 100x is stupid. The shots are too different to be comparable

[@TechGearTalk]

That’s fair. I wanted to show max options. Why do you think about showing 25x for all phones and then only showing higher for those that can?

[@gao1812]

@TechGearTalk that sounds good

[@kindofanmol]

Pixel 9 Pro is quite underrated tbh. Performed better than the S25U in many scenarios and OnePlus 13, and even the 16 Pro in some scenarios.

[@davidcavanaghcoaching]

Absolutely agree the Pixel 9 Pro often surprises with its performance. It's great to see it getting the recognition it deserves for handling various scenarios so well.

[@TechGearTalk]

Definitely underrated

[@wendywanderluxe6965]

The Oneplus surprised me! The photos and video were great!

[@TechGearTalk]

Yeah, it’s come a long way!

[@opanicholas6773]

In the end, all of them have really great pictures, for sure the exposure can me enhanced during the shoot or even after. I see is more a question of personal preference in what is most important for each person. Personaly, I would love to have a Pixel 9 Pro (not XL ,not a fan of huge phone), but, in my country, we don't have it and I don't think its worth it buyin abroud. That said, here it's more like a iPhone x samsung, between those two, I prefer samsung.

[@mhex8]

it only comes to, cost to performance..It a big win for Oneplus as being the cheapest on this comparison

[@wjpchannel]

Why are you not even reviewing the vivo x200 pro? It blews all out

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks for watching. I’m trying to get one.

[@varuninnz]

I have an S25 Ultra. Was thinking the Oneplus would destroy everybody but really it wasn't that impressive. Was really impressed with the PIXEL 9 PRO XL. Iphone did a better of job video and in a lot cases provided more natural looking photos comapred to the saturated from Oneplus and even S25

[@TechGearTalk]

That’s so much for the levelheaded perspective. I appreciate you for being part of the channel!

[@varuninnz]

@@TechGearTalk No worries bro. You did really well. Might want to check your comment and change it to **thanks

[@tc7486]

Excellent review as always!

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks so much. Ty for watching.

[@Tully3674]

Pixel and OnePlus...difficult to choose between the two.

[@TechGearTalk]

And iron forced you to - which are you taking?

[@FlubFlubber]

The question; what are the most important things for you on a smartphone? Then it is easier to say wich phones this or that. For example selfie: oneplus 13 not great, pixel 9xl pro i do not know it, iPhone and S25 ultra good selfies. Zoom: the best with S25 ultra and ineplus 13 in most cases. Speed (browsing) and i think also in smoothness: the pixel on last place. Oneplus and S25 ultra are very fast, iPhone for le on 3th place (it depence in what offcourse) and last place pixel. Batterylife? Oneplus, S25 ultra and iPhone the best, pixel last place from what i see.

[@smoothzee8984]

OnePlus is just the better phone overall. Battery life, charging speed, over all speed, snapshot, UI, IR blaster. It's not even close

[@CarloEsparcia]

Samsung is natural

[@TechGearTalk]

S25U does a good job

[@ferregola1799]

Pixel is thé Best

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your choice

[@ramongerix]

still the iPhone 16 Pro Max

[@TechGearTalk]

I appreciate you watching and sharing your choice!

[@UN1FIEDSOUNDS]

Iphone still has the most consistent lifelike video with the most accurate balance of everything it seems. Samsung definitely made progress this year but the other 2 phones rival the s25 ultra in most regards. I'd go buy an iPhone 16 pro tmrw if they made the app library an optional page that you could turn on or off. I do most nature photography and the iPhone always captures things like tree bark, needles, moss etc, the best. My s23 ultra does about as good WHEN I use the 50 or 200mp modes, take stills off a 4k 120fps video, or use pro mode. I will add that the new camera ui...is WAY nicer. Idc if it looks like apple. It just looks much more vibrant and yet economical. Apples filters I've usually preferred with the dramatic tones. But the camera softwares are so similar with the most recent releases. Id like to see the iPhone do something like a bigger 48mp main sensor, that can optically crop 3x. Then a separate 48mp 5x lens (preferably 6x...) and a 48 mp wide angle.

[@TechGearTalk]

Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to share your perspective and the experience with the S23 Ultra (which is a great phone btw). Also, good ideas for the iPhone 17. Appreciate you being part of the community!

[@letraderencarton]

I have the S25 ultra, and I think that for video, it is not the best, it is really good yes of course, but Iphone and Google seems better in my opinion. But for photos, the Samsung is outstanding. So it depends if you prefer photos or videos (But I guess Samsung will improve the video with an upgrade).

[@TechGearTalk]

Very good perspective. Thanks for contributing!

[@nizar_82]

all these phones are good !!! good review

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate you for being part of the channel!

[@davidcavanaghcoaching]

I agree, all these phones bring something unique to the table. It’s exciting to see how they compare. I actually like the x200 Pro which isn't in this comparison.

[@efechief2659]

Nice, but pixel peeping is for tech tubers and a very small portion of tech heads. Average consumers don't care. They're all good enough that it won't make a difference. I believe where the iphone separates itself is the video. People rely on it as a go to for content creation. That's money in their pocket. When it is all said done ask yourself which one will put money in you're pocket. It will be difficult to convince people to experiment with their income.

[@TechGearTalk]

If you are a content creator there is no question that you have different considerations than a typical user. Ecosystem is also important.

[@FlubFlubber]

What i see: 4 good phones with all 4 decent/good cameras in almost everything. It is still personal preference. I now out experience how all 4 branches are. IPhone have still the best video camera but samsung is close. I had pixel 8 pro: the video camera was not so good like my Samsung 24 ultra. Another minus was the pixel was not so fast/smooth like oneplus 13 and s25 ultra, i think it is still the same with pixel 9xl. Also the zoom is in many cases the best on the samsung, but here does oneplus also a good job now, good zoom by the oneplus. Oneplus 13 have not good selfie camera, thats why i sold it and sometimes a photo it is hit or miss by the oneplus. For me nr 1 s25 ultra overall. And in last place pixel but...... if you look at the pictures, video and so on, you are good with 1 if them, great phones. Personal preference.

[@TechGearTalk]

Super appreciate your kind the time to watch and provide such detail insights. Thanks for being part of the channel 🙏🏻 You keeping the S24U?

[@allancarlos6428]

S25 Ultra has my heart 💙

[@TechGearTalk]

That’s fair

[@netstar5950]

Definitely the OnePlus 13. I'm done with Samsung phones and watches. I'm waiting for the OnePlus Watch 3 to come out. I will get the OnePlus bundle. A lot more phone for a lot less.

[@TechGearTalk]

It is a very good value.

[@CreativelyAnxious]

Pls review the Acer Helios 18

[@SmithWessonEdits]

Love your Content, keep it up. God Bless You.

[@TechGearTalk]

🙏 Much appreciated!

[@kindofanmol]

Apple's algorithm just absolutely nails skin-tones in every scenario, especially in videos. Looks at how dead and lifeless the skin tone looks on the OnePlus @4:50

[@destinovalioso6143]

😂

[@TechGearTalk]

Apple does do a good job with skin tones.

[@B-MARTINEZ22]

I'd pick the S25 👍

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your choice!

[@thekindhearted21]

I'm using 11 pro max and tab s9 ultra... Im thinking of buying new phone...which one i shd buy? 16 pro max or s25ultra?

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks for watching. It depends on how important the ecosystem is to you.

[@thekindhearted21]

@TechGearTalk 😊 photography and videography my priority...

[@adilmohammed1708]

Bro even I’m confused I use s9 ultra and I own a 13 pro max Im planning to switch to op 13 or s25 ultra one plus is fucking worth for the cash but I love the log feature on Samsung

[@thekindhearted21]

@@adilmohammed1708 😄 after playing games in s25ultra... I decided to buy iphone 16 pro max now

[@omarsayedahmed951]

OnePlus, in my opinion budget competitive.

[@TechGearTalk]

You do get a lot for the money

[@DeeeBeee123]

❤❤❤ one plus did amazing but im team Samsung 👽

[@TechGearTalk]

That’s fair

[@FarkyJ]

i can get one plus from chinese dealer for 667 euros...you cant beat that...those others phones are twice that expensive in my country...

[@TechGearTalk]

That’s an incredible value - would be hard to pass on. Thank you for being part of the channel!

[@phero6933]

I'd rather have a Vivo x200 Pro over any of these.

[@TechGearTalk]

Super excited to try one!

[@simmysharma6845]

They're all so close

[@TechGearTalk]

Which one would you get?

[@simmysharma6845]

@TechGearTalk s25 ultta or the pixel

[@TechGearTalk]

Fair (curious - what are you using now?)

[@FlubFlubber]

​@@simmysharma6845 oh, that is a simple choice. S25 ultra. Why? Better screen, better video, better zoom, pictures depence in what situation, batterylife also better by s25 ultra, also in speed s25 ultra better, smoothness s25 ultra better. Its your choice but from this 4 phones? Pixel is for me not a bad phone but overall, in last place the pixel.

[@TechGearTalk]

Ty for sharing

[@CZP-01]

S25U is king 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TechGearTalk]

That’s what you’d get?

[@catfannycatfanny]

samsung s25ulta is king

[@TechGearTalk]

Is that what you’d go with?

[@negle6423]

iPhone all around

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks for watching and your preference!

[@TomaszKapuscinski]

Monster Comparison without Vivo x200 pro? 🤔

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks for watching. Working on getting one.

[@TomaszKapuscinski]

@@TechGearTalk Is it true that it's still not easy to get one in the US?

[@TechGearTalk]

Very true 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@groupnakub]

with samsung sensor haha

[@CruzJM]

Nice video, but I believe you are an iPhone user

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks for watching. I always have at least two phones with SIMS. 1 iOS and 2 Android.

[@glenwest6079]

Good video but please next time give your personal recommendation on which phone

[@TechGearTalk]

Thank you for the feedback. Quick question - do you mean which phone overall or which camera system I would pick? Super grateful for your time!

[@hassanyaish-o8g]

Bro please review lenovo legion tab gen 3

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll add it to the list.

[@Oni4Life99]

S25 rules

[@TechGearTalk]

is that the one you'd pick?

[@IEA_455]

The one plus sucks

[@draspen]

And you still can't afford it

[@markbaquerizo6190]

Naa, this version is amazing, I got op and iphone 16 pro max, great phones both