Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Performance
64.0
88.7 ★
Camera
70.0
78.0 ★
Battery
86.0 ★
66.0
Gaming
63.0
86.9 ★
Overall
75.2
83.0 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
88.7/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
86.9/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
83.0/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.90"
6.90"
Display Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits
Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1320x2868
1080x2520
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (7-core graphics)
Xclipse 960
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3
Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/3.2", LED Flash
Selfie Camera
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), HDR, Video (4K@30/60fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, HDR10+
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5391 mAh
4300 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
25W wired, QC2.0, 55% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)
· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Unfolded: (166.9 x 75.4 x 6.1 mm) Folded: (85.7 x 75.4 x 13.1 mm)
Weight
249g
180g
Build Material
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Graphite, Cream, Pink, Mint
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 27
Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.0/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Premium pricing
- Heavy (249g)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the overall winner with a score of 83.0/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 70.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is better for gaming with a score of 86.9/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 offers better value at PKR 393,999 with a value score of 1.0.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max costs PKR 605,000 while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 costs PKR 393,999. The price difference is PKR 211,001.
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