Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Performance
57.0
60.5 ★
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
56.0
56.0
Gaming
51.5
61.0 ★
Overall
57.9
59.0 ★
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 Flip 4
60.5/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
61.0/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
59.0/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1284x2778
1080x2640
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 730
RAM
6 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Dual 12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), HDR, Video (4K@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3687 mAh
3700 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Fast charging 25W, 50% in 30 min (advertised), Fast wireless charging 15W, Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ 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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
eSIM (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
Unfolded: (165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm), Folded: (84.9 x 71.9 x 15.9-17.1 mm)
Weight
228g
87g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold, Blue, Yellow, White, Navy, Khaki, Red
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 12
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 59.0/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 57.9/100. However, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is the overall winner with a score of 59.0/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is better for gaming with a score of 61.0/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers better value at PKR 224,999 with a value score of 1.2.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max costs PKR 224,999 while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 costs PKR 332,999. The price difference is PKR 108,000.
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