Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Phantom Black 256GB
Samsung
77 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 7.6 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1812 x 2176 | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1200 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | — | 6★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 10 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 5x★ |
| Video | 8K★ | 4K@120fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 4,685 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | USB-C 25W | Fast-charge capable |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IPX8 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | foldable | bar |
| Weight | — | 0.23 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Phantom Black 256GB
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 42 specs.