Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 7.6" (2176x1812) AMOLED
  • 12GB
    Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (SM8550-AC) SoC     256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
  • 50-MP, f/1.69, OIS 3 Rear Cameras
  • 4400 mAh W-Charge
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • 6.7" (2796x1290) P-OLED
  • 8GB
    Apple A17 Bionic SoC     128GB/256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
  • 48-MP, f/1.78, OIS 3 Rear Cameras
  • 4422 mAh W-Charge
iPhone 15 Pro Max Price
$1199. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold5iPhone 15 Pro Max
ProductGalaxy Z Fold5 (Launched 2023-07-26)iPhone 15 Pro Max (Launched 2023-09-12)
Display7.6" 2176x1812 AMOLED 6.7" 2796x1290 P-OLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 23mm 50-MP f/1.69 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13mm 13-MP f/2.2
  • 66mm 10-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 24mm 48-MP f/1.78 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13mm 12-MP f/2.2
  • 120mm 12-MP f/2.8
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 25mm 10-MP f/2.2
  • 30mm 4-MP f/1.8
  • 12-MP f/1.9
Computing
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (SM8550-AC) SoC
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
  • Apple A17 Bionic SoC
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
Battery4400 mAh, Wireless Charging4422 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP Rating, 253g (8.9oz), 129.9x154.9x6.1 mm (5.11 x 6.10 x 0.24 inches)IP68, 221g (7.8oz), 76.7x159.9x8.25 mm (3.02 x 6.30 x 0.32 inches)
Price (Market)$1199
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Display
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold5iPhone 15 Pro Max
TypeAMOLEDP-OLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum120
Diagonal (inches)7.6"6.7"
Display/Body Ratio91.1%89.8%
Resolution2176x18122796x1290
Sharpness (PPI)373 PPI460 PPI
Brightness (specs)2000 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • HDR
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • HDR
  • Always-On
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold5iPhone 15 Pro Max
Megapixel50-MP48-MP
Aperturef/1.69f/1.78
Focal Length (35mm) 23mm24mm
Sensor SizeLargeEnormous
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Quad Bayer
  • OIS
  • Quad Bayer
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold5
Megapixel10-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 66mm
Sensor SizeVery small
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Long-Zoom Camera
Product NameiPhone 15 Pro Max
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/2.8
Focal Length (35mm) 120mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold5iPhone 15 Pro Max
Megapixel13-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 13mm13mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Battery
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold5iPhone 15 Pro Max
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)4400 mAh4422 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
Computing
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold5iPhone 15 Pro Max
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (SM8550-AC)Apple A17 Bionic
Processor # Cores86
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)3.36 GHz3.7 GHz
RAM Options12GB8GB
Internal Storage Options256GB/512GB/1024GB128GB/256GB/512GB/1024GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 13iOS 17
Communications
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold5iPhone 15 Pro Max
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT18 1200/211 Mbps
LTE Bands1, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 3, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 5, 81, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 2, 20, 25, 26, 29, 3, 30, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 5, 7, 71, 8
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • 5G NSA
  • 5G SA
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • LTE-A
  • EV-DO A
  • TD-SCDMA
  • TD-HSDPA
  • 5G SA
  • 5G NSA
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • ax
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • ax
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head1.092 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.107 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.98 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.98 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold5iPhone 15 Pro Max
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold5iPhone 15 Pro Max
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold5iPhone 15 Pro Max
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
  • Loudspeaker
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
  • DSF
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • AAC
Video Formats
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Heart Rate
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Single

Higher is better
OnePlus OpenSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy Z Fold5Samsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro Max125013751500162517501875200021252250237525002625275028753000

Geekbench 6 Multi

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraOnePlus OpenSamsung Galaxy Z Fold5Samsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro Max400042504500475050005250550057506000625065006750700072507500

Geekbench 5 Single

Higher is better
OnePlus OpenSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 3Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 4Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5Samsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple iPhone 15 Pro Max500750100012501500175020002250

Geekbench 5 Multi

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4OnePlus OpenSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy Z Fold5Apple iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra2750300032503500375040004250450047505000525055005750600062506500

benchmark_3dmark_wildlife_extreme_Ünum

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraOnePlus OpenSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy Z Fold502505007501000125015001750200022502500275030003250350037504000

GFXBench Aztec Ruins Vulkan (High Tier) Offscreen

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxOnePlus OpenSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy Z Fold5Samsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 14 Pro Max17.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.54547.55052.555

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Huawei Mate 20Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4Apple iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraOnePlus OpenSamsung Galaxy Z Fold5Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra0255075100125150175200225250275

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 4sBLU Studio 5.5Huawei Mate 20Apple iPhone 14 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy Z Fold5Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxOnePlus OpenSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra10001250150017502000225025002750300032503500375040004250450047505000

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 14 Pro MaxHuawei Mate 20Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraOnePlus Open50556065707580859095100105110115120125130