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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The two devices are level: each is ahead in 2 of the measured categories where they differ. Durability score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 41/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 42/100.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Energy classAA
Durability score41/10042/100
Devicesmartphonesmartphone
Operating systemiOSAndroid
Battery endurance per charge62 h49.2 h
Battery lasts at least1,000 charge cycles1,200 charge cycles
Battery capacity5,391 mAh4,660 mAh
Drops survived without defect180210
Drop reliability classBA
Repairability index3.14/52.79/5
Repairability classCC
OS updates for at least5 years5 years
Dust & water protectionIP68IP48
Scratch resistanceMohs 5Mohs 1
User-replaceable batteryNoYes
FoldableNoYes
Charging power5 W10 W
Charging portUSB-CUSB-C
Model numbersA3717SM-F971B

Highlighted cells are better on that measure. Source: EU energy label register (EPREL); values as declared by the suppliers.