This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Apple iPhone XS Max and SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip7 smartphones.
The Apple iPhone XS Max features a smaller 6.5-inch display, 3,174mAh battery, IP68 dust & water resistance and Apple A12 chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip7 features a foldable 6.9-inch display, 50MP main camera, 4,300mAh battery, 25W fast charging and IP48 dust & water resistance. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Apple iPhone XS Max | SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip7 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1242 x 2688 Pixels 458 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 3D Touch, Curved Edges, Rounded Corners and Notch |
6.9-inch Foldable FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Main Display (1080 x 2520 Pixels, 397 ppi) with 21:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, 2600nits peak brightness and punch-hole 4.1-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Cover Display (948 x 1048 Pixels, 345 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Victus 2, 120Hz Refresh Rate and 2600nits peak brightness |
| Size | 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm | 166.7 x 75.2 x 6.5 mm (unfolded) or 85.5 x 75.2 x 13.7 mm (folded) |
| Weight | 208 g | 188 g |
| Build | Glass with Stainless Steel Frame | Plastic inner screen, Glass cover screen, Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water and Dust Resistance | IP48 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Gray and Silver | Blue Shadow, Jet Black, Mint, Coralred |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip7 The SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip7 has a larger display. It also has better build materials and is lighter and thinner, while the Apple iPhone XS Max is more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A12 | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa Core CPU 2x Vortex @ 2.5GHz & 4x Tempest @ 1.59GHz |
Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-X5 @ 3.3GHz , 2x Cortex-A725 @ 2.74GHz + 5x Cortex-A725 @ 2.36GHz & 2x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Xclipse 950 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB | 256GB or 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | iOS12 | Android 16 with One UI 8 with Galaxy AI |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip7
The SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip7 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture) 12MP Telephoto Camera (f/2.4 Aperture) - Phase Detection Autofocus and Quad LED Flash -4K Video Recording and Optical Image Stabilization |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
7 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) |
10 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
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Tie
The two phones have closely matched camera systems. Apple iPhone XS Max offers a stronger telephoto camera, while SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip7 has a wider 123° ultrawide camera. Actual camera quality may still differ due to image processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip7
The SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip7 has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | |
| USB | Lightning Port | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip7
Based on the specs, it has Hi-Res Audio, USB OTG support, a fingerprint sensor, and a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3174 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 4300 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Fast Charging and Wireless Charging |
25W Charging Rate (50% in 30 minutes) 15W Wireless Charging |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip7
The SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip7 has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱74,990.00 - Official price of 64 GB version in the Philippines ₱84,990.00 - Official price of 256 GB version in the Philippines ₱97,490.00 - Official price of 512 GB version in the Philippines |
₱70,990.00 - Official price of 12GB+256GB version in the Philippines ₱78,990.00 - Official price of 12GB+512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | September 12, 2018 | July 9, 2025 |
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