Samsung Galaxy Z Flip vs Apple iPhone XS Max - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.7 inches

6.5 inches

Resolution:

2636 x 1080 pixels, 22:9 ratio, 425 PPI

2688 x 1242 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 458 PPI

Technology:

Dynamic AMOLED

OLED

Screen-to-body:

81.04 %

84.29 %

Peak brightness:

625 cd/m2 (nit)

Features:

HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

HDR support, Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Additional display:

1.1 inches, 112 pixels 300 x, Super AMOLED

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SM8150-AC (7 nm)

Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81 (7 nm)

Processor:

Octa-core, 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 485, 64-bit

Hexa-core, 2490 MHz, Vortex and Tempest, 64-bit

GPU:

Adreno 640

Apple 4-core GPU

RAM:

8GB LPDDR4

4GB LPDDR4

Internal storage:

256GB, available to use: 224 GB, not expandable

64GB, not expandable

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI

iOS (15.x, 14.x, 13.x, 12.x)

Battery

Capacity:

3300 mAh

3179 mAh

Type:

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Battery life test results:

link

Charging:

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 15.0W; Wireless: 7.5W

Camera

Rear:

Dual camera

Main camera:

12 MP (OIS, PDAF)

12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)

Specifications:

F1.8; 27 mm; 1/2.55"; 1.4 μm

F1.8; 26 mm; 1/2.55"; 1.4 μm

Second camera:

12 MP (Ultra-wide)

12 MP (Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Optical zoom: 2.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm

Video recording:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD)

Features:

HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, EIS

OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing

Front:

10 MP

7 MP (Wide Angle, HDR)

Video capture:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

6.59 x 2.90 x 0.28 inches (167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mm)

6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 inches (157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm)

Folded:

(87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm)

Weight:

6.46 oz (183.0 g)

7.34 oz (208.0 g)

Materials:

Frame: Aluminum

Back: Glass; Frame: Stainless steel

Resistance:

None

Water, Dust; IP68

Biometrics:

2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)

3D Face unlock

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Mirror black, Mirror purple

Gold, Silver, Space gray

Cellular

LTE (FDD):

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

LTE (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)

Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46

UMTS:

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)

Data Speed:

LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS

Dual SIM:

Yes

SIM type:

Nano SIM, eSIM

HD Voice:

Yes

VoLTE:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

No 3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Features:

Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

for Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

Wi-Fi:

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Lightning

Features:

Charging, Headphones port, OTG

Charging, Headphones port

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer

Other:

NFC, ANT+

NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

Hearing aid compatible:

M3, T3

M3, T4

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Feb 05, 2020

Sep 12, 2018

FCC ID value:

A3LSMF700U

BCG-E3219A

Measured SAR:

Head:

0.26 W/kg

1.00 W/kg

Body:

0.96 W/kg

1.00 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.47 W/kg

1.52 W/kg

Wireless Router:

1.39 W/kg

1.00 W/kg

Phablet:

3.87 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

$ 1380

$ 1099

User Manual:

This is the official Samsung Galaxy Z Flip User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

In The Box:

Charger and cable, OTG, SIM ejector tool, Protector, USB-C headphones.

EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation

Availability

Officially announced:

Feb 11, 2020

Sep 12, 2018