Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 12 Pro delivers a refined flagship experience with its premium build, exceptional A14 Bionic performance, and cohesive iOS ecosystem at $999. Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 ($1099.99) offers cutting-edge foldable innovation with a larger 6.7-inch inner display, superior 120Hz refresh rate, significantly brighter 2600-nit panel, and more capable 50MP main camera with OIS. Battery capacity favors Samsung (4000mAh vs 2815mAh), while the iPhone maintains better durability with IP68 rating versus IP48. Performance is comparable between A14 Bionic and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. For traditional smartphone users seeking reliability and longevity, the iPhone 12 Pro remains excellent; however, the Z Flip 6's innovative foldable form factor, superior display technology, and modern Android features make it the more forward-thinking choice for those valuing cutting-edge capability and are willing to embrace foldable technology.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 Pro if…
- →First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- →Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- →First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 if…
- →Larger 4000 mAh battery for a Flip model
- →12 GB RAM upgrade for Galaxy AI
- →New 50 MP main camera sensor
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Pros
- First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
- ProRAW format for professional photo editing
- Flat-edge design revival praised for aesthetics
Cons
- No 120Hz ProMotion display at Pro pricing
- Small 2815 mAh battery requires charging daily
- Charger removed from box controversially
- 2.5x telephoto falls short of Android competition
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Pros
- Larger 4000 mAh battery for a Flip model
- 12 GB RAM upgrade for Galaxy AI
- New 50 MP main camera sensor
- Compact pocketable flip design
- Seven years of software support
Cons
- Slow 25W wired charging
- Cover screen still limited compared to Razr+
- IP48 rating (no dust protection)
- Crease still visible on inner display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 189 g | 187 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm unfolded |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 2.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches inner, 3.4 inches cover |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2640 x 1080 inner, 720 x 748 cover |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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