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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 309 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 10 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 415,000In Stock
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iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB

iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB

  • 249 g.
  • About 6.9 inch screen.
  • Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • 1,024 GB storage in this version.
KSh 328,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold runs Android and has more RAM (16 GB), a larger 10-inch screen, a higher-resolution main camera (200 MP) and 8K video recording, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max runs iOS, has a sharper, brighter screen, charges faster wirelessly (25 W) and has sharper selfies (18 MP).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
309 g
iPhone 18 Pro Max
249 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
About 10 inch screen
iPhone 18 Pro Max
About 6.9 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) processor

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
16 GB RAM in this version
iPhone 18 Pro Max
12 GB RAM in this version

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
UFS
iPhone 18 Pro Max
NVMe

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • More memory: 16 GB RAM (vs 12 GB).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP (vs 48 MP).
  • Larger 10-inch screen (vs 6.9-inch).
  • 8K video recording (vs 4K).

iPhone 18 Pro Max

  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IP48).
  • Sharper screen: 460 ppi (vs 269 ppi).
  • Faster wireless charging: 25 W (vs 15 W).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 1,600).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 18 MP (vs 10 MP).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldiPhone 18 Pro Max
Display10-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 269 ppi6.9-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 460 ppi
Camera200 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera48 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 4x telephoto camera
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processorApple A20 Pro processor
StorageUp to 1 TB storage1 TB storage
Battery capacity5,600 mAh batteryMarket-dependent versions:
Charging45 W wired, 15 W wireless chargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldiPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB
BrandSamsungApple
ModelGalaxy Z TriFoldApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Announced2025, December 02. Released 2025, December 122026, September 09
Release statusDiscontinuedAvailable. Released 2026, September 18
Model numbersSM-F968B, SM-F968B/DS, SM-D639B, SM-D639B/DS, SM-D639U, SM-D639U1, SM-D639N, SM-D6390A3717, A3473, A3716, A3718
SAR EU1.18 W/kg (head)     1.49 W/kg (body)—
Device type / form family—Smartphone
Performance benchmarks—AnTuTu: 3463072 (v11); GeekBench: 12794 (v6), 11558 (v7); 3DMark: 7931 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness—969 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness—-25.0 LUFS (Very good)
Battery test—Active use score 19:20h
EU label energy—Class A
EU label battery—62:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
EU label free fall—Class B (180 falls)
EU label repairability—Class C

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldiPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB
DimensionsUnfolded: 159.2 x 214.1 x 3.9-4.2 mm Folded: 159.2 x 75 x 12.9 mm163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight309 g (10.90 oz)249 g (8.78 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), ceramic-glass fiber-reinforced polymer back, aluminum frame, titanium hinge housingGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Dimensions unfoldedUnfolded: 159.2 x 214.1 x 3.9-4.2 mm—
Dimensions foldedFolded: 159.2 x 75 x 12.9 mm—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldiPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB
DisplayTri-foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR, 1600 nits (peak); 10.0 inches, 305.4 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak); 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Inner displayTri-foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR, 1600 nits (peak); 10.0 inches, 305.4 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio); 1584 x 2160 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~269 ppi density)—
Cover displayDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR, 2600 nits (peak), Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2; 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppi—
Screen resolution1584 x 2160 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~269 ppi density)1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display featuresTri-foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR, 1600 nits (peak)Anti-reflective coating
Display protection—Ceramic Shield 2
Display technology—LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Display size—6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate—120Hz
Brightness—1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
HDR formats—HDR10, Dolby Vision
Pixel density—~460 ppi
Aspect ratio—19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio—~90.7% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldiPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB
ProcessorQualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)Hexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz)
GPUAdreno 830 (1200 MHz)Apple GPU (7-core graphics)
Process node—2 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldiPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB
RAM16GB12GB
Storage512GB / 1TB1TB
Storage technologyUFSNVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldiPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB
Rear camera200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2); 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front camera10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Cover camera10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm—
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video
Rear camera video8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 10-bit HDR, HDR10+4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
Front camera featuresHDRHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Wide camera—48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2)
Periscope telephoto camera—48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom
Ultra-wide camera—48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
Additional rear cameras—TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldiPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB
BatteryLi-Ion 5600 mAhMarket-dependent versions:; · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model; · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model
Charging45W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wirelessWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired
Wireless charging15W wireless; 4.5W reverse wireless25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wireless4.5W reverse wired
Battery technology—Li-Ion

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldiPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB
Operating systemAndroid 16, One UI 8.5iOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldiPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + multiple eSIM (max 2 at a time) · Nano-SIM + Nano-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 + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; China)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 661, 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, 106 - A3717; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3473; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71, 106 - A3716; 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, 66, 106 - A3718
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub61, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3717; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3473; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3716; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3718
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldiPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, ASHA6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportUltra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Satellite features—Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldiPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB
Water resistanceIP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Advanced Armor AluminumIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldiPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsCrafted BlackBlack, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Desktop modeSamsung DeX wireless (desktop experience support)—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Z TriFoldiPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

Get the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold if you want Android and more RAM, or the iPhone 18 Pro Max if you would rather have iOS and a sharper, brighter screen.

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