Apple iPhone 12
#423
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
#472Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 12
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Performance
83.994.0
Camera
96.296.2
Display
89.889.3
Battery
83.786.7
Build
78.790.2
Connectivity
81.585.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
78.276.7
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 12 features a robust build with a glass front and back, aluminum frame, and water resistance, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G has a foldable design with a plastic front and Gorilla Glass back, making it more versatile but potentially less durable.
- The iPhone 12's 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display offers higher pixel density at 460 ppi compared to the Z Flip's 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display at 425 ppi, both supporting HDR.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 12 is powered by the A14 Bionic chip, which generally outperforms the Snapdragon 865 in the Z Flip, although both devices have ample RAM and storage options.
- Camera capabilities are similar, with both offering dual rear cameras and 4K video recording, but the Z Flip has a slightly lower resolution selfie camera at 10 MP versus the iPhone's 12 MP.
- The Z Flip has a larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the iPhone's 2815 mAh, but the iPhone supports faster charging at 15W.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS, known for its smooth experience, while the Z Flip operates on Android with One UI, offering customization options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 12
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
General
Release Date
2020, October 13
2020, July 22
Announced
2020, October 13
2020, July 22
Description
Versions: A2403 (International); A2172 (USA); A2402 (Canada, Japan); A2404 (China, Hong Kong)
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-F707B (International); SM-F707U (USA); SM-F707U1 (USA Unlocked); SM-F707W (Canada); SM-F707N (South Korea); SM-F7070 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
6.1"
6.7"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2636 pixels (~425 ppi density)
PPI
1170
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 650
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
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, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), 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 wired9W 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: 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mmFolded: 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm
Weight
164 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Plastic front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Mystic Grey, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
N/A
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
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
5.0, 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
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer