Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has better RAM than Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has better resolution of 2448 x 1828 than Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) which has resolution of 2868 x 1320. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.6 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4685 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 179999 | Rs. 164990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 22, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G is Rs. 179999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2024. The cost of Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) is Rs. 164990.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) has screen size of 6.9 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G's 7.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.4% than Samsung's phone ~ 88.9%. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has 10:16 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) has more Internal Memory (1 TB) than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G's 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)'s 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G's 10 MP + 10 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has version 17 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) has version 18 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1 | iPhone 16 Pro Max (A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297, iPhone17,2) |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | Yes |
| SAR | 1.01 W/kg (Head) 1.15 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 22, 2026 | September 09, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 mm | 77.6 x 163 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 227 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Qwerty | No | |
| Colors | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 7.6 inches, 1828 x 2448 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 10:16 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.9% | ~ 91.4% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield Glass (2024 Gen) | |
| Brightness | 3000 nits (peak) | 1,000 nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,600 nits Peak Brightness (HDR); 2,000 nits Peak Brightness (outdoor); 1 nit Minimum Brightness |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes |
| Features | Flex Titanium technology | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dynamic Island, Always-On display, ProMotion technology with Adaptive Refresh Rates up to 120Hz, HDR display, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (typical) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Foldable Display | Yes | No |
| Curved Display | No | |
| Dual Display | Yes, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 5.5 inches, 1248 x 1972 pixels, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | NVMe |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n76), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7), Tri Band |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,702,573 (Total) (v10) 455,511 (CPU) 638,423 (GPU) 243,799 (Memory) 364,840 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 8,505 (Multi Core) (v6) 3,437 (Single Core) | |
| 3DMark Score | 4,738 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Camera Score | 157 (DxOMark) | |
| Speaker Score | 82 (Very Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 17 hours | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI, MY FANCAM, PHOTO ASSIST, Now Nudg | AI Mobile (Apple Intelligence) |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP48 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm, Samsung DeX Support, SmartThings Support, KNOX PRIVACY | Camera Control Button, Grade 5 Titanium, Titanium design, Latest-Generation Ceramic Shield Front, Textured Matt Glass Back, New 16‑core Neural Engine, DisplayPort, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support (Gen2 Chip), Emergency SOS |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.28", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 120mm, 1/3.06", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, 3D Sensor‑Shift OIS, 5x Optical Zoom 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 0.7µm, PDAF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus |
| Features | Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 10x | 5x Optical Zoom In, 2x Optical Zoom Out; 10x Optical Zoom Range, Digital Zoom Up To 25x, Camera Control, Customisable Default Lens (Fusion), Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, Adaptive True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart Hdr 5,next-generation Portraits With Focus And Depth Control, Portrait Lighting With Six Effects, Night Mode, Night Mode Portraits Enabled By Lidar Scanner, Panorama (Up To 63mp), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial Photos, 48mp Macro Photography,apple Proraw,wide Color Capture For Photos And Live Photos,lens Correction (Ultra Wide),advanced Red-eye Correction,auto Image Stabilisation,burst Mode,photo Geotagging,image Formats Captured: Heif, Jpeg And Dng |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 8K, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 100/120/24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/240/25/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Cover camera:) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS Autofocus, Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | iOS v18, upgradable to v18.5 |
| Custom UI | One UI 9 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple Bionic A18 Pro |
| CPU | 4.74 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.05 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 3 nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Apple GPU (6-core Graphics) |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | Stereo |
| Audio Features | 3D (Spatial) Audio, Stereo Sound | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh | 4685 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 20W wireless | Yes, 25W MagSafe and 15W Qi2 |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 4.5W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | 105 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 33 hours | |