Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a newer model: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max →

Verdict

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 are closely matched

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max · 80 overall, #34 of 139

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 · 80 overall, #34 of 139

Key differences

ResolutionApple iPhone 16 Pro Max 1320 × 2868 vs 1080 × 2520 px
Fingerprint scannerSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 only
Dust & Water resistanceApple iPhone 16 Pro Max IP68 vs IP48
WeightSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 47 g lighter
ProtectionSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 vs Ceramic Shield

Scores by Category

iPhone 16 Pro Max wins 7 of 14 categories · Galaxy Z Flip 8 wins 4

Category	iPhone 16 Pro MaxGalaxy Z Flip 8	Lead
Display		+3
Rear Camera		+6
Power & Battery		+5
Benchmark		+93
Chip		+15
Memory		+5
Security		Tie
Design & Weight		+30
Miscellaneous		+3
Storage		+4
Cellular		Tie
Front Camera		+23
Connectivity		+3
Sensors		Tie

Physical Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro MaxGalaxy Z Flip 8

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 47 g (26%) heavier than Galaxy Z Flip 8.

Value for Money

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iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Galaxy Z Flip 8

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Detailed Specifications

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Model		Exynos 2600

Memory

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Flip 8
RAM capacity	8 GB	12 GB
Memory technology	N/A	N/A

Storage

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Is expandable	No	N/A

Display

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Size	6.9 in	6.9 in
Resolution	1320 × 2868 px	1080 × 2520 px
Pixel density	460 PPI15% more	400 PPI
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Display technology
Protection
Pen support	No	N/A
Screen-to-body ratio	92%	88%

Rear Camera

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Rear camera (megapixels)	48 MP	50 MP4% more
Rear camera aperture	1.8	1.8
Optical zoom	5×	N/A
High Dynamic Range (HDR)	Yes	N/A
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Yes	Yes
Number of cameras	3	2
Other cameras	12 MP f/2.8, 48 MP ultrawide f/2.2	12 MP ultrawide f/2.2

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Front camera (megapixels)	12 MP20% more	10 MP
Front camera aperture	1.914% less	2.2

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Cellular technology
SIM type
Dual-sim support	Yes	Yes

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Bluetooth technology
Wi-Fi technology
Connector
Headphone jack	No	No

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Flip 8
NFC sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope sensor	Yes	Yes
Magnetic field sensor	Yes	Yes
Atmospheric pressure sensor	Yes	Yes
GPS sensor	Yes	Yes

Design & Weight

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Color		N/A
Dimensions	7.76 × 16.3 × 0.825 cm	7.54 × 16.69 × 0.61 cm
Weight	227 g	180 g21% less

Power & Battery

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Battery capacity	4,685 mAh9% more	4,300 mAh
Wireless charging support	Yes	Yes
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes

Benchmark

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Antutu score	1,838,828	N/A
Geekbench single-core score	3,490	N/A
Geekbench multi-core score	8,606	N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Release date	September 20, 2024	August 7, 2026
Security updates until	2029	2033
SAR (Head)	1.01 W/kg	N/A
SAR (Body)	1.15 W/kg	N/A
Dust & Water resistance
Operating system	iOS 18	Android 17

Security

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Fingerprint scanner	No	Yes
Advanced face scanner	Yes	N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.