Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 16
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Performance
88.297.0
Camera
98.596.2
Display
91.295.8
Battery
87.487.6
Build
93.892.8
Connectivity
86.289.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
89.189.7
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 has a larger 6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1080 x 2640 pixels and a higher refresh rate of 120Hz.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 16 is powered by the Apple A18 chip, whereas the Z Flip5 utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
- The iPhone 16's rear camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, offering superior resolution compared to the Z Flip5's 12 MP dual-camera setup.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Z Flip5 at 3700 mAh compared to the iPhone 16's 3561 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 25W.
- Both devices run advanced operating systems, with the iPhone 16 on iOS 18 and the Z Flip5 on Android 13, providing distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 16
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
General
Release Date
2024, September 09
2023, July 26
Announced
2024, September 09
2023, July 26
Description
Versions: A3287 (International); A3081 (USA); A3286 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3288 (China, Hong Kong)
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.7"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2640 pixels (~425 ppi density)
PPI
1179
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
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 (5-core graphics)
Adreno 740
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
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/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3561 mAh
3700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3561 mAh
Li-Po 3700 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only)15W wireless (Qi2)4.5W reverse wired
25W wired, 50% in 30 min15W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
Unfolded: 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mmFolded: 85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm
Weight
170 g
187 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
1.08 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
1.17 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-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/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, 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 18, 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

