Galaxy Z Flip5 vs iPhone 13 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 13 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 73.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy Z Flip5
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 13 Pro Max wins 3 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedGalaxy Z Flip58072
- CameraiPhone 13 Pro Max7275
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 13 Pro Max4060
- BatteryiPhone 13 Pro Max5870
- DisplayGalaxy Z Flip58886
- ConnectivityGalaxy Z Flip58863
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie5555
- iPhone 13 Pro Max has the bigger battery4,352 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
- iPhone 13 Pro Max charges faster27W vs 25W
- Galaxy Z Flip5 is lighter187 g vs 238 g
- Galaxy Z Flip5 launched cheaper$999 vs $1,099
- iPhone 13 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera12 MP vs 10 MP
- Galaxy Z Flip5 has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5
- Galaxy Z Flip5 has more RAM8 GB vs 6 GB
- Galaxy Z Flip5 has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Apple A15 Bionic
- Galaxy Z Flip5 has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 13 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 73.5/100
After comparing all the specs, iPhone 13 Pro Max is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 73.5 vs top rival 72.7 and Larger battery capacity: 4,352 mAh (+652 mAh more).
Brighter screen: 1,750 nits peak vs 1,000 nits · More system memory: 8GB RAM vs max 6GB
Higher overall BeastScore: 73.5 vs top rival 72.7 · Larger battery capacity: 4,352 mAh (+652 mAh more)
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy Z Flip5 or iPhone 13 Pro Max?
iPhone 13 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 73.5/100 compared to Galaxy Z Flip5 (72.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 73.5 vs top rival 72.7 and Larger battery capacity: 4,352 mAh (+652 mAh more).
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy Z Flip5 and iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Galaxy Z Flip5 has a 6.7-inch display and 3700 mAh battery. iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch display and 4352 mAh battery.
How do Galaxy Z Flip5 and iPhone 13 Pro Max compare for speed?
Galaxy Z Flip5 scores 80/100 for performance; iPhone 13 Pro Max scores 72/100.
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