Galaxy Z Fold 6 has officially launched to users and become a formidable "rival" of iPhone 15 Pro Max in the "battle" to keep the top spot in the high-end smartphone market.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has officially had an equal "rival" with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Will Samsung 's latest flagship be able to overthrow the "throne" of the "Apple" super product and take over the position of dominating the high-end smartphone market? Let's go into the detailed comparison.
Overall design
In terms of materials, the iPhone 15 Pro Max uses a titanium case - a premium material that increases the durability and sturdiness of the product. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a more solid hinge and a thinner design - only 12.1 mm thick when folded.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6's screen is huge.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6's outer display measures 6.3 inches and has a 22.1:9 aspect ratio, which is an improvement over the previous 23:9 ratio but still not comfortable enough for two-handed operation. Therefore, the iPhone 15 Pro Max's main screen, which measures 6.7 inches and has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, will provide a better user experience.
In terms of overall durability, the iPhone 15 Pro Max still has the upper hand. With a sturdy titanium frame design and IP68 dust and water resistance certification, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is more durable than the foldable device , which is at a higher risk of damage.
However, Samsung has also made significant improvements with the new Galaxy Z Fold 6 by equipping this flagship with IP48 certification, providing a fair level of water and dust resistance.
Screen quality
The highlight of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the large main screen of up to 7.6 inches with a nearly square aspect ratio (10.4: 9). Although this screen is not ideal for watching movies and watching videos in 16: 9 format, it is very suitable for multitasking with split-screen applications or floating windows.
In terms of the outer screen, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a larger secondary screen than the outer screens of other foldable phones like the OnePlus Open or Pixel Fold, but it's still quite narrow.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 isn't significantly thicker than its "rival."
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has excellent display capabilities with a maximum brightness of up to 2600 nits and a minimum brightness of only 1 nit. Thanks to that, the device's screen can display clearly in daylight and is also comfortable enough to view in low light environments. The maximum brightness of the iPhone 15 Pro Max screen is lower than that of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, but the device still has impressive, sharp display capabilities with a maximum brightness of 2000 nits.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 uses an AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz on both the inner and outer displays. Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a ProMotion OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Overall, both smartphones have impressive display quality with vivid colors and smooth images.
Performance and software
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, specially optimized for Samsung phones. This is a powerful chip, supporting advanced features such as ray tracing, Wi-Fi 7.
Meanwhile, the A17 Pro chip on the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a better clock speed but is prone to overheating. The iPhone also quickly loses processing speed after a long period of continuous use.
The flagship pair both have powerful performance.
In terms of graphics processing, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is comparable in power to the A17 Pro chip on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, in terms of overall processing power, Apple's silicon chip is still superior.
Samsung's Galaxy series has made great strides in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has many impressive AI features such as: direct translation of phone calls, image editing and creation, note summarization and recording,... In addition, Samsung's latest foldable phone model is also supported with software updates for 7 years, on par with the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Camera quality
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 doesn't have many improvements on the camera. It has a 50MP main camera, a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x zoom and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera, similar to its predecessor - the Galaxy Z Fold 5. On the other hand, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is equipped with a triple camera set including: a 48MP main camera, an ultra-wide-angle camera and a telephoto camera with the same 12MP resolution, helping the device capture sharp and vivid images.
Both high-end smartphones have impressive photography capabilities.
In short, in terms of photo quality, the iPhone 15 Pro Max camera is rated higher with good sharpness and detail.
Battery capacity and charging
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is equipped with a 4,400 mAh battery. However, the battery life of the device is not too long.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a larger battery - 4,422 mAh, which can last quite a long time. In fact, the flagship can last up to two days on a single full charge.
In terms of battery charging, Samsung has made no changes to the fast charging technology on the Galaxy Z Fold 6. This foldable smartphone only supports 25W fast charging, similar to its predecessor. Similarly, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is only capable of charging up to 29W.
Sound quality and tactile feel
The Galaxy Z Fold series is the best sounding Samsung phone line today with detailed sound quality and good bass. However, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is not inferior with loud volume, good bass and clarity. Users can fully enjoy the great experience of listening to music and watching videos on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
iPhone 15 Pro Max colors.
In terms of haptic touch, the Taptic Engine on the iPhone is rated superior with accurate, powerful and reliable feedback. Haptic on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is not rated as highly compared to the iPhone but is still quite impressive.
Conclusion
Currently, the starting price of iPhone 15 Pro Max has been reduced to 29.29 million VND (8GB RAM/ 256GB ROM). On the other hand, Galaxy Z Fold 6 is priced from 43.99 million VND for the 12GB RAM/ 256GB ROM version.
If you ignore the price factor and want to experience a foldable screen phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a good choice with a unique, thin and light design and a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. On the contrary, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is also a product worth considering, especially for iFans when it owns an extremely "top" camera and performance.
