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 X 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 X
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Performance
47.9
93.9 ★
Camera
40.0
86.0 ★
Battery
40.0
66.0 ★
Gaming
46.3
94.3 ★
Overall
51.4
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 X
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 X
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.80"
7.60"
Display Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1125x2436
1812x2176
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Adreno 740
RAM
3 GB
12 GB
Storage
64 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
N/A
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
8K@24fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2716 mAh
4400 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast charging 25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE, a
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Unfolded: (158.5 x 128.5 x 6.5 mm), Folded: (158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5-16 mm)
Weight
174g
275g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Colors
Space Gray, Silver
Black; other colors
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 11.1.1, up to iOS 16.7.12
Android 13
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 X puts up a strong fight with a score of 51.4/100. However, Apple iPhone X offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone X
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 (275g)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone X 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 X 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 X offers better value at PKR 138,999 with a value score of 1.7.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5?
Apple iPhone X costs PKR 138,999 while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 costs PKR 399,999. The price difference is PKR 261,000.
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