Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
The Verdict
iPhone 12 Pro and Galaxy Z Fold 6 target fundamentally different use cases. Apple's flagship delivers a refined 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display (60Hz, 800 nits) with the lightning-fast A14 Bionic processor, excellent 12MP camera system with Dolby Vision 4K video, and reliable 2815mAh battery life. Samsung's foldable commands double the price with a revolutionary 7.6-inch inner AMOLED screen (120Hz, 2600 nits brightness), significantly more RAM (12GB vs 6GB), superior 50MP main camera with OIS, 8K video capability, and larger 4400mAh battery. The Z Fold 6 boasts Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processing power and innovative dual-display versatility, though its IP48 rating is weaker than the iPhone's IP68 protection. For traditional smartphone users prioritizing core performance and reliability, the iPhone 12 Pro remains excellent at $999. However, power users seeking cutting-edge foldable technology and productivity features should invest in the Z Fold 6 despite premium pricing. Choose based on whether revolutionary form factor justifies the $900 premium.
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 Fold 6 if…
- →Lighter and slimmer than the Z Fold 5
- →Improved 2600-nit displays inside and out
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy performance
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 Fold 6
Pros
- Lighter and slimmer than the Z Fold 5
- Improved 2600-nit displays inside and out
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy performance
- Galaxy AI optimized for the foldable display
- Seven years of software support
Cons
- Very expensive at $1899
- Charging still capped at 25W
- Visible inner display crease remains
- Cameras lag behind the S24 Ultra
- IP48 rating (no dust protection)
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 189 g | 239 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm unfolded |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP cover, 4 MP under-display |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 2.5x | 10 MP 3x optical |
| 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, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 7.6 inches inner, 6.3 inches cover |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2160 x 1856 inner, 2376 x 968 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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