Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 14 Plus offers a larger, more refined standard smartphone experience with its 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display running at 1200 nits peak brightness. Battery life is strong at 4325 mAh, though charging tops out at 20W wired. The A15 Bionic processor remains snappy for everyday tasks, and iOS 16 provides a polished ecosystem. Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 ($999.99) costs $100 more and trades traditional form for innovation with a foldable design, featuring a smaller inner 6.7-inch display at 120Hz refresh rate with 1600 nits brightness, making it punchier visually. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 outperforms the A15 in raw compute, and the 3700 mAh battery is adequate but measurably smaller. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 weighs 16 grams less and includes USB-C with 25W charging, plus the useful 3.4-inch cover display for quick interactions. Choose the iPhone 14 Plus ($899) if you prioritize battery longevity, camera consistency, and long-term software support. Pick the Galaxy Z Flip 5 if you want cutting-edge folding technology, faster processing, and higher refresh rate display, accepting the premium price and slightly shorter battery endurance as the trade-off.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 if…
- →Much larger 3.4-inch cover screen allows full app use when folded
- →Compact pocketable flip form factor
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Pros
- Much larger 3.4-inch cover screen allows full app use when folded
- Compact pocketable flip form factor
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip
- IPX8 water resistance
- Stylish design with many color options
Cons
- Small 3700 mAh battery drains quickly
- Only 12 MP main camera, no telephoto
- Slow 25W charging
- Inner display crease still noticeable
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm unfolded |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches inner, 3.4 inches cover |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2640 x 1080 inner, 720 x 748 cover |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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