Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Vivo T5 Lite 5G

Compare Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Vivo T5 Lite 5G side by side — see how they stack up on price, camera, battery, performance, display and full specifications, with the winner in each key spec highlighted below.

× Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

× Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

₹124,999

× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

₹179,999

× Vivo T5 Lite 5G

Vivo

Vivo T5 Lite 5G

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🏆 The Verdict — Category Winners

Quick Specs

  × Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
× Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
× Vivo T5 Lite 5G
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
Price & Best Deals
₹124,999
₹179,999
Display 6.9″ / 120Hz 6.9″ / 120Hz 7.6″ / 120Hz 6.74″ / 120Hz
Max RAM 12GB / 2048GB 12GB / 512GB 16GB / 1024GB
Main Camera 48.0 MP 50.0 MP 50.0 MP 50.0 MP
Selfie Camera 18.0 MP 10.0 MP 10.0 MP 5.0 MP
Pixel Density 460 ppi 400 ppi 403 ppi 260 ppi
Battery 4823 mAh 4300 mAh 4800 mAh 6500 mAh
Fast Charging 40W 25W 45W 44W
Charging Time (20-100%) 38 min 44 min 38 min
Fabrication 3 nm 3 nm 3 nm 6 nm
AnTuTu Score 2,600,583 571,015
Battery Life (PCMark)
Peak Brightness 3000 nits 2600 nits 3000 nits 1200 nits
Spec Score 96.0/100 82.3/100 87.0/100 59.9/100
5G Yes Yes Yes Yes
NFC Yes Yes Yes No
3.5mm Jack No No No Yes
Stereo Speakers Yes Yes Yes No
Fingerprint Under Display Side Side Side
SIM Dual Esim Dual Esim Dual Esim Dual
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 3.2 Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

✅ Highlighted cells show the better value for that spec (bigger battery, more MP, higher RAM, lower price, lower nm, higher AnTuTu, faster charging).

Expert Review

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

96
Spec Score / 100
4.8/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.4/5
Display 4.7/5
Camera 4.5/5
Performance 4.8/5
Battery 4.6/5
Software 4.6/5

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

82.3
Spec Score / 100
4.3/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.8/5
Display 4.4/5
Camera 4.5/5
Performance 4.7/5
Battery 3.9/5
Software 4.8/5

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

87
Spec Score / 100
4.4/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.9/5
Display 4.7/5
Camera 4.2/5
Performance 4.7/5
Battery 3.9/5
Software 4.7/5

Vivo T5 Lite 5G

59.9
Spec Score / 100
3.0/5
Overall Rating
Design 3.3/5
Display 2.3/5
Camera 2.1/5
Performance 2.7/5
Battery 4.6/5
Software 3.6/5
4 phones compared
Specification × Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
× Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
₹124,999
× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
₹179,999
× Vivo T5 Lite 5G
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
Network
Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3526 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3257 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3525 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3527 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3257 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3525 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3527 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps HSPA, LTE, 5G HSPA, LTE, 5G HSPA, LTE, 5G
SIM 1 bands - 5G bands, 4G bands - -
SIM 2 bands - 5G bands, 4G bands - -
VoLTE - Yes Yes -
VoWiFi (Wi-Fi Calling) - - Yae -
Launch
Announced 2025, September 09 2026, July 22 2026, July 22 2026, July 16
Status Available. Released 2025, September 19 Available. Released 2026, July 22 Available. Released 2026, July 22 Released 2026, July 22
Body
Design score
Dimensions 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) Unfolded: 166.9 x 75.4 x 6.1 mm Folded: 85.7 x 75.4 x 13.1 mm Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm 167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
Weight 233 g (8.22 oz) 180 g (6.35 oz) 201 gm (7.09 oz) 209 g
Build Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
IP rating IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions Drop resistant up to 1.2m
Other Details Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) - Advanced Armor aluminum frame RGB notifications light (on the back)
Display
Display score
Type LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ IPS LCD, 120Hz
Size 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 6.9 inches, 109.6 cm2 7.6 inches, 177.8 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2
Resolution 1320 x 2868 pixels, 1080 x 2520 pixels 1828 x 2448 pixels 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 21:9 ratio 4:3 ratio ~85.0% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel Density (PPI) ~460 ppi density ~400 ppi density ~403 ppi density ~260 ppi density
Refresh Rate 120Hz, 120 Hz 120 Hz 120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate - - 480 Hz -
Peak Brightness 3000 nits 2600 nits 3000 nits 1200 nits
HDR Support Yes HDR 10 Yes - -
Screen-to-Body Ratio ~90.7% screen-to-body ratio ~87.1% 87.9 % -
Protection Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 Anti-reflective coating Mohs level 1 Cover display: Super AMOLED, 120Hz,4.1 inches, 948 x 1048 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) Mohs level 1 Flex Titanium technology Cover display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 5.5 inches, 1248 x 1972 pixels, 428 PPI -
Platform
Performance score
OS iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5 Android 17, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 9 Android 17, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 9 Android 16, Origin OS 6
Chipset Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 - US/CA/CN Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mediatek Dimensity 6300
CPU Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CA/CN 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Apple GPU (6-core graphics) Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN Xclipse 960 - ROW Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) Mali-G57 MC2
Architecture - - 64-bit 64 bit
Fabrication 3 nm 3 nm 3 nm 6 nm
Memory
Card slot No No No microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
RAM Type - LPDDR5X LPDDR5X Ultra LPDDR4X
Storage Type NVMe UFS 4.x UFS 4.x -
Main Camera
Camera score
Main 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, 1/3.2", 1.12µm 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93", PDAF Auxiliary lens
Ultrawide f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ - -
Zoom - - upto 10x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom -
Flash Dual-LED dual-tone flash LED Yes, LED Flash -
Features HDR (photo/panorama) HDR, panorama LED flash, HDR, panorama LED flash, panorama
Video 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, HDR10+ 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS 1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera
Camera score
Single 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1.12µm 10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Flash - Screen Light Yes, Screen flash -
Features HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 HDR HDR Panorama
Video 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS 4K@30/60fps 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS Yes
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers Yes
Stereo Speakers Yes - - -
3.5mm jack No No No Yes
Audio Formats - - MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, and OTA -
Other Details - High-bitrate audio support High-bitrate audio support -
Comms
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi Hotspot Yes Yes Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot -
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes Yes Yes No
Infrared port No No No No
Radio No No No FM radio
USB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 USB Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB OTG - Yes Yes -
Other Details DisplayPort - - -
Features
Sensors Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint Sensor Yes side-mounted side-mounted -
Face Unlock Yes Yes Yes -
Battery
Battery score
Type Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model Li-Ion Li-Ion Si/C Li-Ion
Capacity 4823 mAh 4300 mAh 4800 mAh 6500 mAh
Removable No No No No
Charging 40 W Wired, PD3.2, 25W wired, QC2.0 45W wired, QC2.0 44W wired
Charging Time (20-100%) 38 Min Wired, 50 Wireless 44 min 44 min 50% in 38 min
Wireless Charging 25W Wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 15W wireless 20W wireless -
Reverse Charging 4.5W reverse wired 4.5W reverse wireless 4.5W reverse wireless -
Charger in Box No No No -
Other Details - - - Reverse wired
Misc
Colors Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue Graphite, Cream, Pink, Mint Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio Twilight Shadow, Wave Blue
Models A3526 SM-F776B, SM-F776B/DS, SM-F776U, SM-F776U1 SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1 V2557
In the Box USB-C to USB-C charging cable, a SIM ejector tool, and standard Apple documentation - USB Type-C to Type-C cable, a SIM ejection pin, and quick start/warranty booklets -
Warranty 1-year Apple limited warranty and 90 days of complimentary technical support - 1-year manufacturer warranty -
SAR 1.19 W/kg - head    1.19 W/kg - body 1.09 W/kg (head)     1.20 W/kg (body)     1.23 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)     1.14 W/kg - head 1.12 W/kg - body
SAR EU 1.49 W/kg - head    1.49 W/kg - body 0.74 W/kg (head)     1.16 W/kg (body)     0.82 W/kg (head)     1.21 W/kg (body)     -
Tests
Performance AnTuTu: 2600556 (v10), 2331405 (v11) GeekBench: 10105 (v6) 3DMark: 6010 (Wild Life Extreme) - - -
Display 1005 nits max brightness (measured) - - -
Loudspeaker -26.2 LUFS (Good) - - -
Battery life Active use score 17:58h - - -
EU Label
Energy Class A Class A Class A -
Battery 53:00h endurance, 1000 cycles 44:10h endurance, 1200 cycles 49:10h endurance, 1200 cycles -
Free fall Class B (180 falls) Class A (210 falls) Class A (210 falls) -
Repairability Class C Class C Class C -

Frequently Asked Questions

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores highest overall in this comparison, with a spec score of 96/100. The spec score weighs performance, display, camera, battery and value together, so treat it as a starting point rather than a verdict — the right phone still depends on which of those you care about most.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is the most affordable here, starting at ₹124,999. That is ₹55,000 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.

Vivo T5 Lite 5G has the largest battery at 6500 mAh. It charges at up to 44W. Capacity is only part of endurance: chipset efficiency and screen refresh rate affect how long a charge actually lasts.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 2,600,583. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.

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