Which of the two giant, top-of-the-line smartphones should you get?
Finding the best smartphone can be a tiresome process, especially because there are so many options out there. Fortunately, you can narrow down your search if you have certain needs or expectations in mind. So, for example, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Apple iPhone 14 Pro are great options if you want a large display. Both flagships are the largest offered by their respective manufacturers, and we’re here to find out which one is better.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 and iPhone 14 Pro Max are available to order for $1,800 and $1,099, respectively. You can buy them directly from their manufacturers’ respective stores and most major U.S. retailers, such as Amazon, although the Samsung foldable won’t start shipping until Aug. 11.
Each of the two devices offers different colorway options in addition to higher-end variants with more storage that could cost you more. The iPhone 14 Pro Max is available in Space Black, Silver, Gold, and Deep Purple. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 goes for Icy Blue, Phantom Black, and Cream, with Gray and Blue as Samsung.com exclusives.
While these are both phones with large screens, they have very different designs. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, as its name suggests, offers a foldable display that can adapt to your use case. On the front, you have a 6.2-inch cover display that resembles a traditional phone. Open it up, and you’ll get a 7.6-inch that you can use almost like a tablet. The back side looks pretty clean, with a triple-camera array. It’s a gorgeous design, and you’ll definitely want to buy a case for it to protect its delicate build from cracks. While it features the improved Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an aluminum frame, it still could crack if you drop it by accident.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 Pro Max has the classic matte glass look on the back side, featuring a Pro camera system and a centered Apple logo. Obviously, its display doesn’t fold. However, the company did retire the notch in favor of the Dynamic Island cutout, which blends hardware and software elements together. When it comes to the frame separating the glass back and the actual screen, you get polished, straight stainless steel that results in a premium, boxed design.
In the display department, both devices offer up to 120Hz refresh rates, resulting in smoother animations and transitions. Both smartphones also have sharp screens that should cater to your casual watching needs without issues.
