Galaxy Z Fold4 vs iPhone 13 Pro Max: New, or safe

Z Fold4 offers a different experience with a folding screen, displaying more content, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max has the advantage of stability.

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iPhone 13 Pro Max (left) and Galaxy Z Fold4 are the most expensive smartphones currently in Vietnam, ranging from 30 to more than 40 million VND depending on version and capacity. These are also typical representatives of the world's two largest manufacturers - Apple and Samsung - as well as two popular operating systems - iOS and Android. iPhone has strengths in operating system, stability while Z Fold4 brings novelty - which is increasingly luxurious in the smartphone world.

Z Fold4 is flexible in use when it has two screens, a 6.2-inch screen with a resolution of 904 x 2,316 pixels outside and one inside when unfolded with a size nearly as large as a 7.6-inch tablet. inch resolution 1,812 x 2,176 pixels. Meanwhile, 13 Pro Max is also a smartphone with a leading large screen with 6.7 inches with a resolution of 1,284 x 2,778 pixels.

Both have the best screens on the market with a maximum brightness of 1,200 nits, displaying beautiful and vibrant colors. Z Fold4 has a great advantage in terms of display area for a more "already" experience and the square ratio also helps users to hold it when viewing the web better. In terms of swiping experience, the iPhone is marginally better thanks to the operating system as well as web browsers that are still better optimized for traditional long-screen smartphones.

As flagship smartphones, both do not offer a really comfortable grip due to their rather large size. Each machine has different annoyances to use.

The iPhone 13 Pro Max is big, heavy, and uncertain when not using a case, and the Z Fold4 is a bit thick, less convenient to put in a pocket. Samsung's phone is a bit heavier (263 vs. 240 grams) but it's hard to feel the difference in practice. The feeling of holding the Z Fold4 is a bit more enjoyable, like opening a small notebook.

Z Fold4 uses a fingerprint sensor on the power button, which is convenient to use both in the open screen mode and the secondary screen. And FaceID on iPhone 13 Pro Max has its own advantages, for a seamless experience, reducing manipulation when using. Samsung's phones also feature facial recognition, but they don't use the same high-precision 3D technology as the competition.

Folding design brings a new and convenient experience that is different for Z Fold4 compared to iPhone 13 Pro Max as well as most smartphones on the market. Users can fold it open and place it on a table to view content without a stand. On the new version, the secondary screen increases slightly in size and ratio, so viewing entertainment content is not inferior to large screen models like iPhone 13 Pro Max. The Z Fold4 is also a rare folding phone with a waterproof feature.

The photography quality of the iPhone 13 Pro Max and Z Fold4 is the best in the market. The main difference is in the color tone and handling when the Z Fold4 gives a light blue tint to create a clearer feeling, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a slight yellow tint, creating a soothing feeling for the viewer.

Both have very easy-to-use software, the automatic mode works well, and the night mode automatically turns on when needed. Particularly in terms of HDR shooting, the iPhone is marginally better due to its better ability to recognize and automatically process. The Z Fold4 does better in portrait mode when the color, the ability to handle font removal are better.

The battery figures, charging technology of the two devices are similar but much inferior to other high-end Android rivals from China. The Z Fold4 has 27 W fast charging and the iPhone 13 Pro Max 25 W. Both have 15 W fast wireless charging. Samsung phones use USB-C ports with the new USB 3.0 standard allowing for significantly faster data copying. Lightning on iPhone. Both do not come with a charger and users are required to buy more for 300,000-500,000 VND.

The battery life of the iPhone 13 Pro Max is longer when the average usage time (on-screen) is about 10-20% higher depending on the usage task.

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Z Fold4 has the advantage of a large screen, taskbar feature, split screen, so multitasking is much better. In addition, this model supports the DeX feature that allows connection to a desktop computer, so it is convenient for people who need to handle work anywhere. Z Fold4 is also the best software-customizable folding smartphone today. Applications such as Facebook, YouTube all have their own interfaces to support. However, in terms of smoothness and stability, iPhone 13 Pro Max is still marginally better.

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With the Z Fold4, users need time to get used to the split keyboard style, but after that, the input experience is significantly better than on the 13 Pro Max. This model also overcomes the disadvantage of Z Fold3 which is to extend the external screen, making typing better, which can be used in cases where it is needed quickly without having to open the main screen.

Z Fold4 has a real price of about 37 million VND for the 256 GB version or 41 million VND for the 512 GB version. The price for iPhone 13 Pro Max with similar parameters is VND 30 million and VND 35 million respectively.