Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 / Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6: Galaxy Z Fold6 (SM-F956B, international version); 12 GB memory with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB storage. The Fold5, Fold7 and special editions based on the Fold6 are separate.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro: 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro (A2848, A2849 and regional models); 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB; Black, White, Blue and Natural Titanium. The 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max is a separate model with a different telephoto and battery.

Specification	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6	Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Release year	2024	2023
Main (inner) display	7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2160 × 1856 (QXGA+), 374 ppi; 1–120 Hz The folding inner screen has a crease along the hinge line in the middle; this comes from how foldable displays are built. Samsung	—
Cover (outer) display	6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2376 × 968 (HD+); 1–120 Hz The outer screen is narrow and tall; with the phone closed it is used like a regular smartphone. Samsung	—
Peak brightness	2600 nits The peak figure is the manufacturer’s maximum for a small part of the screen over a short time. Samsung	—
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) Samsung	A17 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency), 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Memory and storage	12 GB RAM; 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Samsung	—
Rear cameras	50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS); 12 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2); 10 MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3× optical); 30× digital zoom Zoom beyond 3× is digital; detail drops as zoom increases. Samsung	—
Front cameras	4 MP under-display camera on the inner screen (f/1.8); 10 MP on the cover screen (f/2.2) The under-display camera keeps the inner screen uninterrupted; its resolution is lower than the cover camera’s. Samsung	—
Battery and charging	4400 mAh (typical); wired and wireless charging; up to 77 hours of music, up to 23 hours of video Usage times are Samsung lab figures (NZ page); real-world time depends on screen use. Samsung	Up to 23 hours video playback, 20 hours streamed; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 15 W, Qi 7.5 W No adapter is included. Qi2 is a wireless charging standard with magnetic alignment like MagSafe. Apple
Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back Samsung	—
Dust and water	IP48 The 4 in IP48 means protection against solids larger than 1 mm; there is no protection against fine dust. Samsung	—
S Pen	S Pen Fold Edition support (main display only); not included Samsung	—
Connectivity	USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1); Samsung DeX; side-key fingerprint reader Samsung	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, second-generation Ultra Wideband, Thread, NFC mmWave support varies by region. Thread is for low-power networking with smart home devices. Apple
Size and weight	Unfolded: 153.5 × 132.6 × 5.6 mm; folded: 153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm; 239 g Samsung	146.6 × 70.6 × 8.25 mm; 187 g Apple
Launch software	Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 This is the version the phone launched with, not the current version. Samsung	—
Colours	Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy; online-exclusive Crafted Black and White Colour options can vary by country; this list is from Samsung New Zealand’s page. Samsung	—
Display	—	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2556 × 1179 pixels, 460 ppi; Dynamic Island On OLED each pixel emits its own light, so blacks turn fully off; typical contrast is listed as 2,000,000:1. Apple
Refresh rate	—	ProMotion adaptive up to 120 Hz; Always-On display The panel rises to 120 Hz when scrolling and gaming and drops its rate for static content to save power, which lets the lock screen stay on. Apple
Brightness	—	1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR peak, 2000 nits outdoor peak The outdoor figure is used only briefly in strong sunlight; normal use sits around 1000 nits. Apple
Storage	—	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Apple
Main camera	—	48 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/1.78; second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 24 MP and 48 MP photos Sensor-shift stabilisation moves the sensor rather than the lens to counter hand shake; the default capture is 24 MP. Apple
Telephoto and ultra wide	—	12 MP 3× telephoto (77 mm, ƒ/2.8, OIS); 12 MP ultra wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.2, 120°); 2× (48 mm) option from the main sensor The 2× image is taken from the centre of the 48 MP sensor; the 15× digital zoom is not optical. Apple
Video	—	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; Dolby Vision HDR up to 4K 60 fps; ProRes 4K 60 fps (with external recording); Log video; spatial video at 1080p 30 fps ProRes 4K at 60 fps requires recording to external storage over USB-C. Log records a flat profile for colour grading. Apple
USB-C	—	USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s; DisplayPort video out up to 4K HDR (with a compatible adapter) 10 Gb/s needs a USB 3 cable; the 1 m cable in the box is a charge cable and does not guarantee that speed. Apple
Location	—	Dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC); digital compass Receiving satellite signals on two frequencies helps reduce position drift between tall buildings. Apple
SIM	—	Dual eSIM on US models (no physical SIM); SIM tray plus eSIM on models for other markets Apple
Action button	—	Assignable to Silent mode, Focus, Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Translate, Magnifier, Shortcut or Accessibility It replaces the old mute switch; pressing and holding runs the chosen function. Apple
Durability	—	IP68 (IEC 60529, up to 6 m for 30 minutes); titanium frame, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back Apple
In the box	—	iPhone, 1 m USB-C Charge Cable, documentation; no adapter or earphones Apple