Should you buy an iPhone 16 or wait for the Galaxy S25?

The Apple iPhone 16 is official and almost here, but how will it compare to next year's Galaxy S25?

Should you buy an iPhone 16 or wait for the Galaxy S25?
Apple iPhone 16 side view
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The iPhone 16 starts pre-orders on September 13th, bringing new AI features and several other refinements to Apple’s familiar formula. Before you rush out to buy one, it’s important to consider the competition. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is currently one of the best Android phones on the market and an easy comparison, but what about its successor? The Galaxy S25 is less than six months away, so it’s too early to pit the two phones against one another. Still, let’s take a closer look at what we expect from the Galaxy S25, and whether it might be worth waiting for.

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