Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 / Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6: Galaxy Z Fold6 (SM-F956B, international version); 12 GB memory with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB storage. The Fold5, Fold7 and special editions based on the Fold6 are separate.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: iPhone 15 Pro Max; 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB storage. US models (A2848 and A2849 as listed) use eSIM only; models sold outside the US have a SIM tray. The iPhone 15 Pro is a separate, smaller model.

Specification	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Release year	2024	2023
Main (inner) display	7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2160 × 1856 (QXGA+), 374 ppi; 1–120 Hz The folding inner screen has a crease along the hinge line in the middle; this comes from how foldable displays are built. Samsung	—
Cover (outer) display	6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2376 × 968 (HD+); 1–120 Hz The outer screen is narrow and tall; with the phone closed it is used like a regular smartphone. Samsung	—
Peak brightness	2600 nits The peak figure is the manufacturer’s maximum for a small part of the screen over a short time. Samsung	—
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) Samsung	—
Memory and storage	12 GB RAM; 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Samsung	—
Rear cameras	50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS); 12 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2); 10 MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3× optical); 30× digital zoom Zoom beyond 3× is digital; detail drops as zoom increases. Samsung	48 MP main (24 mm, ƒ/1.78, sensor-shift OIS); 12 MP ultra wide (13 mm, 120°); 12 MP 5x telephoto (120 mm, ƒ/2.8, tetraprism); up to 25x digital zoom The tetraprism design folds light inside the body so a 120 mm focal length fits in the thin case. Values above 5x are digital zoom and lose detail. Apple
Front cameras	4 MP under-display camera on the inner screen (f/1.8); 10 MP on the cover screen (f/2.2) The under-display camera keeps the inner screen uninterrupted; its resolution is lower than the cover camera’s. Samsung	—
Battery and charging	4400 mAh (typical); wired and wireless charging; up to 77 hours of music, up to 23 hours of video Usage times are Samsung lab figures (NZ page); real-world time depends on screen use. Samsung	Up to 29 hours of video playback; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher adapter; MagSafe 15 W, Qi2 15 W, Qi 7.5 W; lithium-ion battery No power adapter is included. Qi2 support brings magnetic alignment to compatible chargers beyond MagSafe. Apple
Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back Samsung	—
Dust and water	IP48 The 4 in IP48 means protection against solids larger than 1 mm; there is no protection against fine dust. Samsung	—
S Pen	S Pen Fold Edition support (main display only); not included Samsung	—
Connectivity	USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1); Samsung DeX; side-key fingerprint reader Samsung	—
Size and weight	Unfolded: 153.5 × 132.6 × 5.6 mm; folded: 153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm; 239 g Samsung	159.9 × 76.7 × 8.25 mm; 221 g Apple
Launch software	Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 This is the version the phone launched with, not the current version. Samsung	—
Colours	Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy; online-exclusive Crafted Black and White Colour options can vary by country; this list is from Samsung New Zealand’s page. Samsung	Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium Apple
Display	—	6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2796 × 1290 pixels, 460 ppi; ProMotion up to 120 Hz; Always-On display; Dynamic Island ProMotion changes the refresh rate with the content: it rises to 120 Hz for scrolling and drops on still images to save battery. The Always-On display shows the time and notifications dimmed while locked. Apple
Brightness	—	1000 nits typical; 1600 nits peak (HDR); 2000 nits peak (outdoor) 2000 nits is a peak reached with automatic brightness in sunlight; manual brightness stays lower. Apple
Chip	—	A17 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Storage	—	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB Storage cannot be expanded later. 4K 60 fps ProRes recording works only to external storage. Apple
Video	—	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; Dolby Vision HDR 4K at 60 fps; ProRes 4K at 60 fps with external recording; Log video; Cinematic mode 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode 2.8K at 60 fps; spatial video at 1080p 30 fps Log recording gives a flat image for colour grading; Action mode reduces shake with software stabilisation and crops the image to 2.8K. Apple
Front camera	—	12 MP TrueDepth, ƒ/1.9, autofocus; Face ID Apple
USB-C	—	Charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s) The 10 Gb/s speed needs a USB 3 capable cable; the charge cable in the box does not provide it. DisplayPort output can drive an external display at 4K HDR. Apple
Cellular and wireless	—	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave); Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3; second-generation Ultra Wideband; Thread; NFC; precision dual-frequency GPS Dual-frequency GPS uses two satellite frequencies together to reduce position drift between tall buildings. mmWave 5G works only on the US model and with carriers that offer it. Apple
SIM	—	US model: dual eSIM, no physical SIM slot; models sold outside the US have a SIM tray The phone can store eight or more eSIM profiles; two lines can be active at once. Apple
Action button	—	Silent mode, Focus, Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Translate, Magnifier, Shortcut or Accessibility It replaces the ring/silent switch of earlier models; pressing and holding runs the chosen function. Apple
Durability and materials	—	IP68 (up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes); titanium design, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back Water and dust resistance is not permanent and can decrease over time. Apple
Known software fix	—	iOS 17.0.3: addressed an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected Apple released this fix in October 2023; heat reports continued with later versions, see owner experiences. Apple