Apple iPhone XS
#576
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
#472Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Performance
78.294.0
Camera
95.896.2
Display
88.689.3
Battery
83.286.7
Build
97.390.2
Connectivity
69.885.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
74.276.7
Summary
- The Apple iPhone XS features a compact 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with a resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G offers a larger 6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2636 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone XS is powered by the A12 Bionic chip, whereas the Galaxy Z Flip 5G utilizes the Snapdragon 865 5G+, with both devices providing robust performance.
- Camera capabilities are similar, with both phones featuring dual 12 MP rear cameras, but the Galaxy Z Flip 5G includes an ultrawide lens and a higher resolution 10 MP selfie camera compared to the iPhone's 7 MP.
- The Galaxy Z Flip 5G has a larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the iPhone XS's 2658 mAh, both supporting 15W wired and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the iPhone XS runs iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5, while the Galaxy Z Flip 5G operates on Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, with each offering distinct user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
General
Release Date
2018, September 21
2020, July 22
Announced
2018, September 12
2020, July 22
Description
Versions:A2097 (Global market)A1920 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2100 (China, Hong Kong); A2098 (Japan)
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
5.8"
6.7"
Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
Resolution
1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
1080 x 2636 pixels (~425 ppi density)
PPI
1125
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
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, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
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
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 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, stereo sound rec.
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2658 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2658 mAh, non-removable (10.13 Wh)
Li-Po 3300 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
15W wired9W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Unfolded: 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mmFolded: 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm
Weight
177 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Plastic front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Mystic Grey, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, 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, 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 12, 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