In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G and Apple iPhone 15 Plus. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-F916B | A3094 | |
Form Factor | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | Touch | |
Height | 159.2 mm | 160.9 mm | Apple iPhone 15 Plus has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Width | 68 mm | 77.8 mm | Apple iPhone 15 Plus has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Depth | 16.8 mm | 7.8 mm | Apple iPhone 15 Plus is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Weight | 282 g | 201 g | Apple iPhone 15 Plus is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
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 | 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 | Black | Pink | Yellow | Blue | Green | |
Body Material | Gorilla glass 6 | Glass, aerospace-grade aluminium | |
Protection | - | Water-resistant, splash-resistant, dust-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Apple iPhone 15 Plus is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IEC 60529 IP68 | |
Repairability Index | - | 7.5 (out of 10) | |
SAR Value | 0.291 W/kg (head, LTE), 0.859 W/kg (head, 5G), 1.453 W/kg (body) | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | 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 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR Display | |
Foldable Display | Yes | - | |
Display Design | Inward folding | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 7.6" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger screen size than Apple iPhone 15 Plus. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2208 x 1768 pixels | 2796 x 1290 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better screen resolution than Apple iPhone 15 Plus. |
Display Format | QXGA+ | - | |
Pixel Density | 373 ppi | 460 ppi | Apple iPhone 15 Plus has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Aspect Ratio | 22.5:18 | - | |
Max Brightness | - | 1000 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 2000000:1 | |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10+ | HDR10 | |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Dolby Vision | |
Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | - | |
Display Features | Flex screen | True Tone display, Wide colour display (P3), All Screen Display, Haptic touch, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dynamic Island, 1600 nits max brightness (HDR), 2000 nits max brightness (outdoor) | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Ceramic Shield |
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 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
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Processor Type (CPU) | - | Apple A16 Bionic | |
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Clock Speed | 3.09 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 6-core | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has higher processor core quantity than Apple iPhone 15 Plus. |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
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RAM | 12 GB | - | |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 15 Plus. |
User Memory | 220.6 GB | - | |
Memory Interface | UFS 3.1 | - |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Apple iPhone 15 Plus has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Lens Type | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.6 | Apple iPhone 15 Plus has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Field of View (FoV) | 123 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size | 1.12 μm | 2 μm | Apple iPhone 15 Plus has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Sensor-shift OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 26 mm | |
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 | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | Photographic Styles | |
HDR Mode | - | Smart HDR 5 | |
Camera Modes | 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 | Burst mode, slow motion video, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, Live Photos, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Cinema mode, Macro video, Time Lapse (Night mode) | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face recognition | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | High CRI LED flash | True Tone LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 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 | 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, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 25 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 25 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | 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 | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Cinematic video stabilisation, Playback zoom, geotagging, Stereo Recording, Continuous autofocus video, 8MP still photos recording 4K video, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Advanced red-eye correction, Panorama (up to 63MP), HEIF image capture, Audio zoom, 100% Focus Pixels, Digital zoom up to 3x for video, QuickTake video, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Deep Fusion, Sensor-shift optical image stabilisation for video, Digital zoom up to 6x for video, Dolby Vision HDR video recording up to 4K at 60 fps, 2x optical zoom out, Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps, Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps, Photonic Engine, 4x optical zoom range, 2x optical zoom in |
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) | Wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.8 | F/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | 83 degree(s) | 120 degree(s) | Apple iPhone 15 Plus has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
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. |
Minimum Focal Length (2nd Camera) | - | 13 mm | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Super Speed Dual Pixel AF | Lens correction, 100% Focus Pixels, Quad Pixel sensor |
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 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Apple iPhone 15 Plus has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/1.9 | Apple iPhone 15 Plus has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | - | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | Photographic Styles | |
HDR Mode (Front) | - | Smart HDR 5 | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Burst mode, night mode, portrait mode, Live Photos, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Time Lapse (Night mode) | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Apple iPhone 15 Plus 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, 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, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 25 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 25 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Auto image stabilisation, Animoji, Memoji, TrueDepth camera, Cinematic video stabilisation, QuickTake video, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Lens correction, Deep Fusion, Dolby Vision HDR video recording up to 4K at 60 fps, Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Photonic Engine, Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps |
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 | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4500 mAh | - | |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Super Fast Charging | Apple MagSafe wireless charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | Qi | |
Talk Time | 1860 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | 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 |
Playback (video): up to 26 hrs Playback (streamed video): up to 20 hrs Playback (audio): up to 100 hrs |
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Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 10 | iOS 17 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Siri | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | Apple Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
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Data Transmission | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | EDGE, HSPA+, DC-HSDPA, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, Gigabit LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1, TD-LTE | |
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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 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900, 1700 EAWS | |
4G LTE Band | 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 | 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 30, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66, Band 53 | |
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 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 | 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, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, Band 53 | |
5G NR Band | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n77, n78, n40 | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79, n40, n25, n12, n48, n26, n30, n53 | |
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 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, FDD AWS-4, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD TD 4500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12, TDD 3500, FDD 850, FDD 2300, n53 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | Yes | Yes | Both phones have UWB wireless technology. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | 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 | AAC, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | H.264, HEVC, ProRes | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Dolby Digital sound, Spatial audio | |
Video Enhancements | - | HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, dual ambient light sensor, gyroscope with high dynamic range | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | Face recognition | |
Security Technology | - | Face ID | |
Additional Phone Features | 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 | MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, QuickType keyboard, Apple TV support (2nd or later), AirPlay 2 wireless streaming, FaceTime audio, Apple MagSafe, Express Transit cards with power reserve, 4K HDR AirPlay Mirroring, FaceTime HD (1080p), RTT/TTY compatible, Voice isolation, 16‑core Neural Engine, Zoom with rear-facing camera, Wide Spectrum microphone mode, SharePlay, Screen sharing, Portrait mode in FaceTime video, Dual eSIM support, FaceTime call with SharePlay, Crash Detection, magnet array, alignment magnet, accessory identification NFC, Emergency SOS via satellite, StandBy, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) | |
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Compliant Standards | VDE, SGS Eye Care Display Certification | IEC 60529 IP68, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, HEARING AID M3/T4, Arsenic-free | |
EPEAT Compliant | - | Yes | |
EPEAT Level | - | EPEAT Gold | |
Carbon Footprint | - | 61 kg carbon emissions | |
Product Recycled Content | - | 23 % - recycled or renewable content | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 6 m | |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C | |
Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C | |
Humidity Range Operating | - | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |