In depth comparison and review of Apple iPhone XS and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple iPhone XS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | A2097 | SM-F916B | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | |
| Height | 143.6 mm | 159.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has greater height than Apple iPhone XS. |
| Width | 70.9 mm | 68 mm | Apple iPhone XS has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Depth | 7.7 mm | 16.8 mm | Apple iPhone XS is narrower than Apple iPhone XS. |
| Weight | 177 g | 282 g | Apple iPhone XS is lighter than Apple iPhone XS. |
| Dimensions Details | - | Folded - 68 mm x 16.8 mm x 159.2 mm Unfolded - 128.2 mm x 6.9 mm x 159.2 mm |
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| Body Colour | Space grey | Silver | Gold | Thom Browne Gray | Mystic black, metallic blue hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic blue hinge | Mystic black, metallic gold hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic gold hinge | Mystic black, metallic red hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic red hinge | Mystic black, metallic silver hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic silver hinge | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | |
| Body Material | Glass, surgical‑grade stainless steel | Gorilla glass 6 | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Apple iPhone XS is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IEC 60529 IP68 | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.99 W/kg (body), 0.99 W/kg (head) | 0.291 W/kg (head, LTE), 0.859 W/kg (head, 5G), 1.453 W/kg (body) | |
| Connector Type | Lightning | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Apple iPhone XS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Super Retina HD | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
| Display Design | - | Inward folding | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.8" | 7.6" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger screen size than Apple iPhone XS. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2436 x 1125 pixels | 2208 x 1768 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better screen resolution than Apple iPhone XS. |
| Display Format | - | QXGA+ | |
| Pixel Density | 458 ppi | 373 ppi | Apple iPhone XS has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 22.5:18 | |
| Max Brightness | 625 cd/m² | - | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000000:1 | - | |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10 | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Dolby Vision | - | |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | Both phones have the same refresh rate. |
| Display Features | True Tone display, Wide colour display (P3) | Flex screen | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| SECOND DISPLAY |
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| Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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| Second Display Screen Size | - | 6.2" | |
| Second Display Resolution | - | 2260 x 816 pixels | |
| Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
| UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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| Unfolded Display Screen Size | - | 7.6 in | |
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| Unfolded Display Resolution | - | 2208 x 1768 pixels |
| PROCESSOR | Apple iPhone XS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Apple A12 Bionic | - | |
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| Clock Speed | - | 3.09 GHz | |
| Processor Core Qty | 6-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has higher processor core quantity than Apple iPhone XS. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Apple iPhone XS has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Apple iPhone XS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| RAM | - | 12 GB | |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more internal memory than Apple iPhone XS. |
| User Memory | - | 220.6 GB | |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 |
| CAMERA | Apple iPhone XS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Type | BSI | - | |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/2.2 | Apple iPhone XS has better lens aperture than Apple iPhone XS. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | 2x | Both phones have the same optical zoom. |
| Digital Zoom | 10x | 10x | Both phones have the same digital zoom. |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
| HDR Mode | Smart HDR | - | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, Timer mode, low-light shots, tap to focus, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, selfie mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Body and face detection | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source | True Tone quad LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Cinematic video stabilisation, Playback zoom, Hybrid IR filter, Exposure control, geotagging, LTM (Local Tone Mapping), Stereo Recording, Continuous autofocus video, 8MP still photos recording 4K video, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Slow Sync, Advanced red-eye correction, Optical image stabilization for video, Extended dynamic range for video | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Flex mode, Capture View mode |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Apple iPhone XS. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 83 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.8 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
| Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | Capture depth information | - | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 2 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 7 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone XS. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | BSI | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono | HDR, Grid Line | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | Smart HDR | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Burst mode, Timer mode, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting | - | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Body and face detection, face recognition | - | Apple iPhone XS has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | Retina Flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | FaceTime HD camera, Exposure control, Auto image stabilisation, Animoji, Memoji, TrueDepth camera, Extended dynamic range for video, Cinematic video stabilisation | - |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 10 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Front) | Infrared camera for Face ID | - | |
| Camera Features (2nd Front) | Flood Illuminator, Dot Projector | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple iPhone XS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | - | 4500 mAh | |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Apple fast charging technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Super Fast Charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Talk Time | 1200 minutes | 1860 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Apple iPhone XS. |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1200 min Active online usage: up to 12 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 14 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 60 hrs |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 83 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1860 min |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Apple iPhone XS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | iOS 12 | Android 10 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Apple iPhone XS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, LTE Advanced, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, Gigabit LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has UWB wireless technology. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Apple iPhone XS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | Audible, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AC-3, AAC-LC, LPCM, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC, EAC3, HE-AAC v2 | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | M-JPEG, H.264, HEVC, MPEG-4 Part 2, HEIF | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Digital sound | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | Apple iPhone XS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Security Technology | Face ID | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, FaceTime, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, QuickType keyboard, Apple TV support (2nd or later), Neural Engine, AirPlay Mirroring | Multitasking, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Hinge CAM technology, App Pair, Split Screen Capture |
| OTHERS | Apple iPhone XS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB cable | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | |
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| Compliant Standards | IEC 60529 IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | VDE, SGS Eye Care Display Certification | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 2 m | - | |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - | |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - | |
| Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) | - |
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