Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 12, 2026.
iPhone 17
2 refurbished offers across 2 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 256 GB
Galaxy S25 Ultra
15 refurbished offers across 2 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 256, 512, 1024 GB
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | iPhone 17 | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | September 9, 2025 | January 22, 2025 |
| Released | September 19, 2025 | February 7, 2025 |
| Launch OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | QHD+ |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1024 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 48 MP (Fusion Main, 26mm, f/1.6), 48 MP (Fusion Ultra Wide, 13mm, f/2.2), 12 MP (2x Telephoto (optical-quality), 52mm, f/1.6) | 200 MP (wide, OIS, F1.7, FOV 85°), 50 MP (ultra-wide, F1.9, FOV 120°), 50 MP (telephoto 5x optical, OIS, F3.4, FOV 22°), 10 MP (telephoto 3x optical, OIS, F2.4, FOV 36°) |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K Dolby Vision at up to 60 fps | 8K (7680x4320) @30fps |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Wired charging | 40 W | 45 W |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 218 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m up to 30 minutes) | IP68 |
| Materials | Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield 2 front, color-infused glass back | Titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | 5.4 |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
At 256 GB, iPhone 17 starts at S/ 3,299.00 (grade A) and Galaxy S25 Ultra at S/ 3,299.00 (no grade). The offers for Galaxy S25 Ultra state no grade, so this is not a direct comparison.
Galaxy S25 Ultra has refurbished offers in more storage sizes, 256, 512, 1024 GB against 256 GB.
Choose the iPhone 17 if...
- you want the newer one: it came out in September 19, 2025, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra in February 7, 2025.
Choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra if...
- you want more storage options: offers at 256, 512, 1024 GB, versus 256 GB for the iPhone 17.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper refurbished, the iPhone 17 or the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Their offers do not match in grade or storage, so this is not a direct comparison. The lowest published price is S/ 3,299.00 for the iPhone 17 and S/ 3,299.00 for the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Which is newer, the iPhone 17 or the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The iPhone 17 is newer. It came out in September 19, 2025 and the Galaxy S25 Ultra in February 7, 2025, according to their spec sheets.
How many shops have offers for the iPhone 17 and the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The iPhone 17 has refurbished offers in 2 shops and the Galaxy S25 Ultra in 2 shops.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 17
- iPhone 17 - Tech Specs · September 28, 2026
- Apple debuts iPhone 17 · September 28, 2026
Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Sets the Standard of AI Phone as a True AI Companion · September 28, 2026
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Arrives Worldwide · September 28, 2026
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Specifications | Samsung Philippines · September 28, 2026
- Samsung Mobile Security - Security Updates Scope · September 28, 2026