Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max / Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: iPhone 16 Pro Max (A3083/A3084); 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB. The iPhone 16 Pro (6.3-inch) and iPhone 17 Pro Max are separate models. US models are eSIM-only; models sold outside the US have a SIM tray.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: Galaxy Z Fold5; 12 GB RAM with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB. Memory options and colours vary by market. The Z Fold4 and Z Fold6 are separate models.

Specification	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Release year	2024	2023
Display	6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2868 × 1320, 460 ppi; ProMotion up to 120 Hz; Always-On ProMotion varies the refresh rate with content: 120 Hz for smooth scrolling, lower rates on static screens to save battery. Because of the rounded corners, the screen measures 6.86 inches as a rectangle. Apple	—
Brightness	1000 nits typical, 1600 nits peak HDR, 2000 nits peak outdoor, 1 nit minimum; 2,000,000:1 contrast The outdoor peak is used briefly in strong sunlight; the 1-nit minimum is meant to reduce eye strain in a dark room. Apple	—
Processor	A18 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy Samsung
Storage	256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Storage cannot be expanded later; ProRes uses a lot of space, so 4K 120 fps ProRes recording requires external storage. Apple	—
Rear cameras	48 MP Fusion (24 mm, ƒ/1.78, 2nd-gen sensor-shift OIS); 48 MP Ultra Wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.2, 120°); 12 MP 5x Telephoto (120 mm, ƒ/2.8, tetraprism) The 12 MP 2x view (48 mm) is cropped from the main sensor rather than a separate lens. The total optical zoom range is 10x (5x in, 2x out); digital zoom goes up to 25x. Apple	50 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel AF); 12 MP ultra wide (ƒ/2.2, 123°); 10 MP telephoto (ƒ/2.4, OIS, 3x optical) 30x Space Zoom adds digital zoom on top of the 3x optical zoom; image quality may drop beyond 3x. Samsung
Video	4K Dolby Vision at 24/25/30/60/100/120 fps; ProRes and Log recording; 4K 120 fps slo-mo; four studio-quality mics 100 and 120 fps are available only on the Fusion main camera. Log recording leaves more dynamic range for colour grading. Apple	—
Front camera	12 MP TrueDepth, ƒ/1.9, autofocus; 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps Apple	—
Buttons	Camera Control (exposure, depth, zoom, styles and tone); Action button Camera Control is a surface that detects presses and swipes; it opens the camera and changes settings with a slide. The Action button can be assigned to silent mode, flashlight, shortcuts and more. Apple	—
Connectivity	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), 4x4 MIMO; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2x2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.3; 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband; Thread; NFC mmWave support and Ultra Wideband availability vary by region. Thread is a low-power mesh network for smart-home accessories. Apple	—
Satellite and safety	Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages and Find My via satellite; Crash Detection Satellite features work only in supported countries and where there is no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Apple	—
USB-C	USB 3 (up to 10 Gbit/s); charging and DisplayPort output A USB 3 cable is required for 10 Gbit/s; the charge cable in the box does not provide that speed. Apple	—
Battery and charging	Video playback up to 33 hours; MagSafe up to 25 W (with a 30 W adapter), Qi2 15 W, Qi 7.5 W; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W adapter No power adapter is included. The 25 W MagSafe rate needs the newer MagSafe Charger and an adapter of at least 30 W. Apple	4,400 mAh (typical) dual battery; 50% in about 30 minutes with 25 W wired charging; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare Rated capacity is 4,270 mAh. The 25 W adapter is sold separately. Wireless PowerShare lets the back of the phone charge Qi-compatible watches, earbuds or phones. Samsung
Durability and materials	IP68 (up to 6 metres for 30 minutes); latest-generation Ceramic Shield front; textured matte glass back; titanium design IP68 is tested in fresh water under lab conditions and can decrease over time; liquid damage is not covered by warranty. Apple	—
Size and weight	163 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm; 227 g Apple	Folded 67.1 × 154.9 × 13.4 mm; unfolded 129.9 × 154.9 × 6.1 mm; 253 g Samsung
Software	Launched with iOS 18 Apple	At launch Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 Samsung
Colours	Black, White, Natural and Desert Titanium Apple	—
Main screen	—	7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2176 × 1812, 374 ppi; 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh Adaptive refresh rises to 120 Hz for motion and drops to 1 Hz for still images to save battery. Allowing for the rounded corners the screen is 7.4 inches; the fold line can be visible in use. Samsung
Cover screen	—	6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2316 × 904 (23.1:9), 402 ppi; 48–120 Hz The 23.1:9 ratio makes the cover screen tall and narrow; it works like a regular phone screen when closed. Samsung
Memory and storage	—	12 GB RAM; 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB There is no memory card slot; options vary by market. Samsung
Front cameras	—	10 MP on the cover screen (ƒ/2.2); 4 MP under-display camera on the inner screen (ƒ/1.8) The under-display camera leaves no hole in the inner screen, but shooting through the pixels lowers image quality. Samsung
Water resistance	—	IPX8 (up to 30 minutes in 1.5 m of fresh water) The “X” means dust protection is not rated; Samsung does not advise beach or pool use. Samsung
Connectivity and SIM	—	5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3; up to two nano-SIMs and one eSIM The SIM and eSIM arrangement varies by market and carrier. Samsung
Security	—	Capacitive fingerprint sensor in the side key; Samsung Knox Vault Samsung