Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone XS if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Performance
52.1
90.4 ★
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
56.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
92.3 ★
Overall
52.9
71.1 ★
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 5
90.4/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
56.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
92.3/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
71.1/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone XS
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone XS
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.80"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1125x2436
1080x2640
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 740
RAM
4 GB
8 GB
Storage
64 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Dual Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), HDR, Video (4K@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2658 mAh
3700 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, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Unfolded: (165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm), Folded: (85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm)
Weight
177g
188g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
Android 13
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 71.1/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone XS puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100. However, Apple iPhone XS offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone XS
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone XS or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the overall winner with a score of 71.1/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone XS or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has better battery with a score of 56.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is better for gaming with a score of 92.3/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone XS offers better value at PKR 141,999 with a value score of 1.7.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone XS and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Apple iPhone XS costs PKR 141,999 while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 costs PKR 368,999. The price difference is PKR 227,000.
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