Apple iPhone 12 Pro
#380
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
#285Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Performance
89.290.0
Camera
96.896.2
Display
90.395.1
Battery
83.786.7
Build
81.975.2
Connectivity
81.586.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
79.782.6
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 12 Pro features a sturdy stainless steel frame with a glass front and back, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has a foldable design with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus on the back.
- The iPhone's 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display offers a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels at 60Hz, whereas the Flip3's 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display boasts a higher resolution of 1080 x 2640 pixels with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A14 Bionic chip, while the Flip3 utilizes the Snapdragon 888, both providing robust capabilities.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both phones featuring dual 12 MP rear cameras, though the iPhone includes a LiDAR scanner for enhanced depth perception.
- The Flip3 has a larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the iPhone's 2815 mAh, supporting faster charging at 15W versus 20W on the iPhone.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5, while the Flip3 operates on Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 with One UI 6.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
General
Release Date
2020, October 13
2021, August 11
Announced
2020, October 13
2021, August 11
Description
Versions: A2407 (International); A2341 (USA); A2406 (Canada, Japan); A2408 (China, Hong Kong)
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Flip3 5G
Display
Size
6.1"
6.7"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2640 pixels (~426 ppi density)
PPI
1170
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 660
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µmTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
Selfie Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2815 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2815 mAh (10.78 Wh)
Li-Po 3300 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
15W wired10W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
Unfolded: 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mmFolded: 86.4 x 72.2 x 15.9-17.1 mm
Weight
189 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Plastic front, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, Cream, White, Pink, Gray, Thom Browne Edition, Bespoke Edition, Wooyoungmi Edition, Dream White
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer