Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Performance
52.1
93.9 ★
Camera
40.0
86.0 ★
Battery
56.0
66.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
94.3 ★
Overall
56.1
85.8 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
93.9/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
66.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
94.3/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
85.8/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.50"
7.60"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1242x2688
1812x2176
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 740
RAM
4 GB
12 GB
Storage
64 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2.0µm, under display Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3969 mAh
4400 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
25W wired, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Unfolded: 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mmFolded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm
Weight
226g
253g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Matte Space Gray, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, Matte Midnight Green
Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 85.8/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 56.1/100. However, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
- Heavy (253g)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the overall winner with a score of 85.8/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has better battery with a score of 66.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is better for gaming with a score of 94.3/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max offers better value at PKR 226,599 with a value score of 1.2.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5?
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max costs PKR 226,599 while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 costs PKR 399,999. The price difference is PKR 173,400.
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