Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9

Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 side by side: Apple A14 Bionic vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy, 12MP vs 200MP…

Apple

Galaxy Z Fold 9

$1,999

17categories won

3 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy Z Fold 9 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy Z Fold 9. Choose the Galaxy Z Fold 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 12 Pro Max if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy Z Fold 9

Galaxy Z Fold 9 takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 65W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Fold 9

Galaxy Z Fold 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy Z Fold 9

Galaxy Z Fold 9 takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueiPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro Max provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1099 vs $1999.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Galaxy Z Fold 9: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Screen size	6.7"	7.9"
Resolution	1284 x 2778	2160 x 1856Winner
Pixel density	457 ppiWinner	360 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 HzWinner
Peak brightness	1200 nits	3200 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Chipset	Apple A14 Bionic	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy
Process node	5 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,200,000	3,200,000
Geekbench multi	10800	10800
Maximum RAM	6 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	2TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Main sensor	12 MP	200 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	2.5x	5xWinner
Ultrawide	12 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	12 MP	16 MPWinner
Max video	4K at 60fps Dolby Vision	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Capacity	3,687 mAh	5,000 mAhWinner
Wired charging	20 W	65 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Weight	228 g	215 gWinner
Thickness	7.4 mm	4.9 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel design	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Operating system	iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18	Android 17
OS updates	6 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	6 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Fold 9
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,099Winner	$1,999