Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Vs Apple IPhone 16 pro max

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Apple IPhone 16 pro max? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 starts at ₹ 134,999 and Apple IPhone 16 pro max starts at ₹ 144,900.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has screen size of 7.6inches and Apple IPhone 16 pro max has screen size of

6.7 inches. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 comes up with internal storage of 512GB and RAM of 12GB. Apple IPhone 16 pro max comes up with internal storage of 1TB and RAM of

12GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 50MP 23mm, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10MP f/2.4 (Telephoto) 12MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus and front camera of Punch Hole 4MP Under display f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10MP Cover camera f/2.2 (Wide Angle) whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.6,wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) + AF and front camera of 12 MP (f/2.2, wide) + HDR.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Vs Apple IPhone 16 pro max

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5Apple IPhone 16 pro max
OSAndroid v13 iOS 17
Screen Size7.6inches 6.7 inches
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Apple A17 Bionic
RAM12 GB 12GB
Internal Storage256 GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
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Specs Score6682
OSAndroid v13 iOS 17
Screen Size7.6inches 6.7 inches
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Apple A17 Bionic
RAM12 GB 12GB
Internal Storage256 GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
GENERAL
Colours Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue
Custom UI One UI 5.1.1
Device type SmartphoneSmartphone
Operating System Android v13 iOS 17
Sim Dual Sim, GSM+GSMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China
DESIGN
Weight 253 g228 g
DISPLAY
Aspect Ratio 21.6:1819.5:9 ratio
Pixel Density ~ 373PPI 457 ppi density
Refresh Rate 120Hz
Screen resolution 1812x2176pixels1284 x 2778 pixels
Screen size 7.6inches 6.7 inches
Touchscreen Yes, 480Hz Touch Sampling RateYes, with Multitouch
PERFORMANCE
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Apple A17 Bionic
CPU 3.36GHz, Octa Core Processor Hexa-core
GPU Adreno 740Apple GPU
RAM 12 GB 12GB
STORAGE
Card Slot NoNo
Internal Storage 256 GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
CAMERA
Camera Features AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow-Mo, VideoDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera Punch Hole 4MP Under display f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10MP Cover camera f/2.2 (Wide Angle)12 MP (f/2.2, wide) + HDR
Primary camera 50MP 23mm, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10MP f/2.4 (Telephoto) 12MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus12 MP (f/1.6,wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) + AF
Video Recording 8K@24fps UHD, 4K@60fps UHD, 1080p@60fps FHD, 720p@960fps HD4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10 bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec
MULTIMEDIA
FM Radio No
BATTERY
Type 4400mAh4400 mAh
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.2, A2DP, LE
Browser Yes
GPRS YesYes
GPS Facility Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDouYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
USB Yes, USB-C v3.2Lightning, USB 2.0
NETWORK SUPPORT
3G YesYes
4G YesYes
5G YesYes
MORE FEATURES
Face Unlock Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, SideYes
Quick Charging Yes, 25W Fast ChargingFast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Sensors accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Siri natural language commands and dictation Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite emergency calls>
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Impressive multitasking capabilities
  • Good speakers setup
  • Apps optimized
  • Excellent rear cameras
  • Maximised screen for a better visual experience
  • Premium design language
  • Powerful 48MP triple rear camera setup
  • Versatile performance with the A18 Pro bionic chip
  • Improved battery life over previous-gen model
  • Integrates a vivid and bright display
Cons
  • No dust resistance
  • Slower 25W charging
  • Apple AI yet to be rolled out
  • Is one of the most expensive smartphones
  • Slightly bulky compared to its siblings

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Detailed Comparison of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Apple IPhone 16 pro max

Camera Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Apple IPhone 16 pro max

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 comes up with primary camera of 50MP 23mm, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10MP f/2.4 (Telephoto) 12MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus whereas Apple IPhone 16 pro max comes up with 12 MP (f/1.6,wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) + AF. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow-Mo, Video.

Performance Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Apple IPhone 16 pro max

Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Apple A17 Bionic respectively. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 comes up No card slot and Apple IPhone 16 pro max comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is 3.36GHz, Octa Core Processor and used in Apple IPhone 16 pro max is Hexa-core.

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has a higher RAM - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Apple IPhone 16 pro max?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has a RAM of 12 GB which is higher than Apple IPhone 16 pro max which has a RAM of 12GB.

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Apple IPhone 16 pro max?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is bigger with 7.6 inches screen than Apple IPhone 16 pro max that has 6.7 inches screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 are: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Apple iPhone 14 Pro, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max.