Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is priced from ₹1,14,999, while Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is available at ₹1,49,900 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsSamsung Galaxy Z Flip8Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Price₹1,14,999₹1,49,900
ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2600Apple A19 Pro
Display6.9 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz6.9 inches, 1.5K OLED, 120Hz
Rear Camera50MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Front)48MP (Wide-angle), 48MP (Periscope), 48MP (Ultra-wide), 18MP (Front)
Battery4300mAh, 25W4823mAh, 40W
RAM/Storage12GB (LPDDR5X), 256GB (UFS 4.0)12GB (LPDDR5X), 256GB (NvMe)
8.4/10

Comparison Score

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

₹1,14,999

Lowest price since launch

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10/10

Comparison Score

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

₹1,49,900

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Reasons To Consider

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
checkmarkFaster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (Exynos 2600)
checkmarkUses modern battery tech offering improved longevity and thermal efficiency - (Silicon Carbon)
checkmarkSupports direct bypass charging to reduce heat during use
checkmarkFaster storage enabling rapid app installs and seamless file transfers - (UFS 4.0)
checkmarkThinner, lightweight design offering comfortable one-handed handling - (6.1 mm)
checkmarkSupports reverse wireless charging for accessories
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
checkmarkFeatures a crispier and higher resolution display - (1.5K)
checkmarkFaster wired charging speeds for noticeably shorter charge times - (40W)
checkmarkHigher optical zoom for clearer, detailed shots of distant subjects - (4X Zoom)
checkmarkCrisper and higher resolution video recording capability upto 4K@100fps
checkmarkLarger image sensor capturing more ambient light - (1/1.28")
checkmarkRich HDR playback with expanded dynamic range and realistic contrast - (Dolby Vision)
GamingSee More Details
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8100
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max85
CameraSee More Details
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max100
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip864
DisplaySee More Details
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max100
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip874
BatterySee More Details
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8100
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max83
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max100
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip889

Key Specifications

ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2600Apple A19 Pro
Display6.9 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz6.9 inches, 1.5K OLED, 120Hz
Camera50MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Front)48MP (Wide-angle), 48MP (Periscope), 48MP (Ultra-wide), 18MP (Front)
Battery4300mAh, 25W4823mAh, 40W
RAM12GB (LPDDR5X)12GB (LPDDR5X)
Storage256GB (UFS 4.0)256GB (NvMe)

General

Box ContentsPhone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector ToolPhone, Type-C Cable
Launch Price₹1,24,999₹1,49,900

Display

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Display TypeAMOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
LTPO SupportYesYes
Playback QualityHDR10+Dolby Vision
Display EngineDynamic 2XSuper Retina XDR
Display EnhancementsVision Booster-
Display Size6.9 inches6.9 inches
Area109.6 cm²115.6 cm²
Display Form FactorFlip DisplayFlat Display
Screen to Body Ratio88.58%90.7%
Resolution Width1080pixels1320pixels
Resolution Height2520pixels2868pixels
Aspect Ratio21:919.5:9
Pixel Density400ppi460ppi
Display Bit Rate8-bit10-bit
Display ResolutionFHD+1.5K
Peak Brightness3000nits3000nits
Eye ProtectionBlue Light FiltersPWM Dimming
Colour Depth16.7 Million Colours1.07 Billion Colours
Cover Display TypeSuper AMOLED-
Cover Display Refresh Rate120Hz-
Cover Display Playback QualitySDR-
Cover Display Colour Depth16.7 Million Colours-
Cover Display Size4.1-
Cover Display Area53.6-
Cover Display Resolution Width1048-
Cover Display Resolution Height948-
Cover Display Aspect Ratio1.11:1-
Cover Display Pixel Density342-
Cover Display Display Bit Rate8-bit-
Cover Display ResolutionHD+-
Cover Display Peak Brightness3000-
Anti Reflection Coating-Yes
Color Gamut Range-100%
Typical Brightness-1000nits
High Brightness-1600nits
Contrast Ratio-2,000,000:1
Colour Gamut-DCI-P3

Body

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Height166.9 mm163.4 mm
Width75.4 mm78 mm
Thickness6.1 mm8.75 mm
Height85.7 mm-
Width75.4 mm-
Thickness13.1 mm-
Weight180 grams231 grams
Screen MaterialUltra Thin GlassCeramic Shield 2
Display ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Apple Ceramic Shield 2
Screen MaterialGorilla Glass Victus 2-
Secondary Display ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2-
Back MaterialGorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield
Side MaterialArmor AluminiumAluminium Frame
HingeFlex Titanium-
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass victus 2Ceramic Shield 2
PortsUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
Additional FeaturesOTGDisplay Port
IP RatingIP48 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers
Sound TuningDolby AtmosDolby Atmos

Processor

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

Chipset ManufacturerSamsungApple
ChipsetExynos 2600A19 Pro
Fabrication Size2 nm3 nm
Number of CoresDeca-coreHexa-core
Clock Speed1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro2x4.26GHz + 4 Cores
GPUXclipse 960Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Cooling System-Vapor Chamber Cooling

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu

2304870

2094047

Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core

2961

3899

Geekbench 6 CPU Multi-Core

9173

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Operating System

OS NameAndroidiOS
OS Version1726
OS SkinOne UIiOS
Inbuilt AIGalaxy AIApple Intelligence
Gaming ModeYesYes
Desktop ModeYes-
OS Updates7 year(s)7 year(s)
Security Updates7 year(s)7 year(s)
AI FeaturesAI Photo Editing, Galaxy AI, Google Gemini, Photo assistAI Assistant, AI Camera, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate, Siri AI
Bloatware Free OS-Yes

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Main Camera Megapixel50MP48MP
Main Camera Aperturef/1.8f/1.78
Main Camera Lens TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Main Camera Camera SensorISOCELL GN3Sony IMX903
Main Camera Sensor Size1/1.56"1/1.28"
Main Camera Camera Features2x In-sensor Zoom, Dual Pixel PDAFDual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS
Main Camera #2 Megapixel12MP48MP
Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.2f/2.8
Main Camera #2 Field of View123°120°
Main Camera #2 Lens TypeUltra-widePeriscope
Main Camera #2 Camera SensorSamsung S5K3LUSony IMX973
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size1/3.2"1/2.55"
FeaturesAuto focus, Digital zoom, HDR, LED-Flash, Optical Zoom, panorama, Slow MotionAction Mode, Audio Zoom, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Macro Mode, Night mode, panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse
Camera StabilizationOISSensor Shift OIS
Dynamic Video Recording SupportHDR 10+ recordingDolby Vision Recording
Stereo Sound Recording SupportYesYes
Slow Motion Recording240 fps slomo240 fps slomo
Auto Focus TypeDual Pixel Auto FocusDual Pixel Auto Focus
Dedicated Imaging Chip--
Max Zoom Supported2-10X20-50X
Optical Zoom Support2X4X
Video FeaturesHDR10+10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Video, Macro Video Recording, Night Video Recording, ProRes Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video
Video Recording1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@25fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@100fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@24fps, 4K@25fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps
Main Camera #2 Camera Features-PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS
Main Camera #3 Megapixel-48MP
Main Camera #3 Aperture-f/2.2
Main Camera #3 Field of View-120°
Main Camera #3 Lens Type-Ultra-wide
Main Camera #3 Camera Sensor-Sony IMX972
Main Camera #3 Sensor Size-1/2.55"
Main Camera #3 Camera Features-PDAF
Raw Photo Support-Yes
Log Video Recording Support-Yes

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Front Camera #1 Megapixel10MP18MP
Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.2f/1.9
Front Camera #1 Focal Length23 mm20 mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size1.12 µm0.96 µm
Front Camera #1 Field of View85°-
Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWideUltrawide
Front Camera #1 Camera SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5K3J1Sony IMX914
Front Camera #1 Sensor Size1/3.0"-
FeaturesFixed Focus, HDR Photos, Screen flash3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse
Auto Focus TypeFixed FocusDual Pixel PDAF
Video Features1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fpsCinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording
Video Recording1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps1080@120fps, 1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps
HDR Recording SupportSDR recordingDolby Vision Recording
Front Camera #1 Camera Features-Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS

Camera Samples

Selfie
Selfie
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Selfie Portrait
Selfie Portrait
Camera sample not available
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Main Camera Portrait
Main Camera Portrait
Camera sample not available
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Main Day
Main Day
Camera sample not available
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Main Night
Main Night
Camera sample not available
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Ultrawide Day
Ultrawide Day
Camera sample not available
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Ultra Wide Night
Ultra Wide Night
Camera sample not available
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Battery

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

Battery Capacity4300mAh4823mAh
Battery TypeSilicon CarbonLithium Ion
Wireless Charging SupportYesYes
Reverse Wireless Charging SupportYes-
Reverse Wired Charging SupportYesYes
Bypass Charging SupportYes-
Charging Speed Wired25W40W
Charging Speed Wireless10W25W
Charging Speed Reverse Wireless4.5W-
Charging Standards SupportedQC2.0MAGSAFE, PD3.2, Qi 2.2
Charging Speed Reverse Wired-4.5W

Battery Test Results

Charging Time (0 To 50%)

1hr 40 min

(5 to 100%)

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Memory

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

Storage Size256256
Storage TypeUFS 4.0NvMe
RAM Size1212
RAM TypeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Network

Sim TypeDual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM)Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM)
Network Support5G5G
Band Types5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS
2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 9001800, 1900, 850, 900
3G Bands1, 2, 4, 5, 8UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100
4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66
5G Bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78SA/NSA/Sub6 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Wi-Fi FeaturesWi-Fi DirectHotspot
Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 7WiFi 7
Bluetooth Version5.46
Bluetooth CodecsA2DP, AAC, LEAAC, Apple Lossless
GPSBeidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSSBeidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS
NFC SupportSupportedSupported

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide Mounted-
Sensors on BoardAccelerometer, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Dual Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support
Haptic FeedbackX-axis Linear MotorTaptic Engine

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