Apple iPhone 12 Pro
#380
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
#109Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Performance
89.297.0
Camera
96.896.2
Display
90.395.8
Battery
83.787.6
Build
81.992.8
Connectivity
81.589.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
79.789.7
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 12 Pro features a robust glass and stainless steel build, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 utilizes a foldable design with a plastic front and aluminum frame.
- The iPhone has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, whereas the Flip5 offers a larger 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1080 x 2640 pixels and a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A14 Bionic chip, while the Flip5 uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, both providing high efficiency but with the Flip5 having more RAM options.
- Both phones have dual 12 MP rear cameras, but the iPhone supports advanced video recording capabilities, including Dolby Vision HDR, while the Flip5 offers unique slow-motion features.
- The Flip5's battery capacity is larger at 3700 mAh compared to the iPhone's 2815 mAh, and it supports faster charging.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5, while the Flip5 operates on Android 13 with One UI 6.1.1, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
General
Release Date
2020, October 13
2023, July 26
Announced
2020, October 13
2023, July 26
Description
Versions: A2407 (International); A2341 (USA); A2406 (Canada, Japan); A2408 (China, Hong Kong)
N/A
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+, 1750 nits (peak)
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2640 pixels (~425 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 SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 740
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 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, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 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/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 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
3700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2815 mAh (10.78 Wh)
Li-Po 3700 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
25W wired, 50% in 30 min15W 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: 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mmFolded: 85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm
Weight
189 g
187 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
N/A
1.17 W/kg (head)
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, LTE (CA), 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/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, 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 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1.1
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer