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Expert Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
VS
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
VS
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Build Quality
| Device Height | 157.9 mm (6.22 inches) | 163 mm (6.42 inches) |
| Device Width | 142.6 mm (5.61 inches) | 77.6 mm (3.06 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 5.6 mm (0.22 inches) | 8.25 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Device Weight | 236 g (8.32 oz) | 227 g (8.01 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP48 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black | White, Black, Silver, Gold |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-button | No |
| Display Coverage | 91.2% | 92.3% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A18 Pro |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 3390 MHz | 4040 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 2 + 2) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 2 cores at 2.27 GHz: Cortex-A520- 2 cores at 2.96 GHz: Cortex-A720- 3 cores at 3.15 GHz: Cortex-A720- 1 core at 3.3 GHz: Cortex-X4 | - 4 cores at 2.42 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.05 GHz: Everest |
| Level 3 Cache | 12 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 750 | Apple A18 Pro GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1000 MHz | 1490 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 768 |
| Computational Performance | ~2774 GFLOPS | ~2289 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 4200 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15) | iOS 18 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 7.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 14:34 hr | |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 22:01 hr | |
| Standby Battery Duration | 163 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 200 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 3x | 142 |
| Camera Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 960 FPS (720p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 123° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 200 MP 2) Telephoto: 10 MP 3) Ultrawide: 12 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Telephoto: 12 MP 3) Ultrawide: 48 MP 4) Depth |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 24 mm | 23 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Sony IMX374 | Sony IMX714 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3" (≈ 0.33 inch) | 1/3.6" (≈ 0.28 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.22 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | eSIM |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)/B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | October 2024 | September 2024 |
| Initial Pricing | $1999 | $1199 |
| Sensor List | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 83 | 90 |
| Camera Rating | 84* | 96 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 89 | 96 |
| Battery Rating | 65* | 95 |
| Connectivity Rating | 92 | 93 |
| Overall Review Score | 81* | 93 |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
$1,999.00 USD
EUR
1,680.36
INR
181,437.24
NGN
2,720,708.77
JPY
312,157.84
MYR
7,865.07
CNY
13,852.07
ZAR
31,813.69
RUB
154,199.06
GBP
1,462.87
CHF
1,536.23
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1,199.00 USD
EUR
1,007.88
INR
108,826.04
NGN
1,631,880.85
JPY
187,232.24
MYR
4,717.47
CNY
8,308.47
ZAR
19,081.85
RUB
92,488.58
GBP
877.43
CHF
921.43
