Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Flip vs Apple iPhone XS Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/5/2020 11:11 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:58 PM

Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2636

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)

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14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	vs	10 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+183 grams (6.41 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)7% Thinner	vs	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+6.7"3% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP1% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+(front) 10MP42% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3174 mAh
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
UFS 3.0	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
1080x2636 pixels	vs	+1242x2688 pixels17% Higher resolution screen
425 PPI	vs	+456 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Face unlock 2D	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

35 Common items in both devices

256GB (223GB available) / 256GB (244GB available)

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
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Model	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Other model names	갤럭시 Z 플립 자급제 SM-F700N (Dual-Sim 4G LTE)	iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104
Country or region available	South Korea	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	2/14/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020	9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 167.3 millimeters (2.9 x 6.59 in)	77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2636 pixels	1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	425 PPI	456 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 1.1" (112x300)	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
System version	Android 10	iOS 12
Firmware update	Android 13	iOS 18
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)	Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 453934 (v8) Geekbench: 2589 (v5.1)	AnTuTu: 353210 (v7) Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0	256GB (244GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/316 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2104 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A1921/A2104 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2101 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2102 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3174 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Purple, Gold • Gorilla Glass 6 back panel • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Face ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Flip vs Apple iPhone XS Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate