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Display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate 6.3-inch OLED; 2,622 x 1,206 pixel resolution; 1-120Hz variable refresh rate 6.2-inch AMOLED; 2,340×1,080 pixels; 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate 6.3-inch OLED; 2,622 x 1,206 pixel resolution; 1-120Hz variable refresh rate 6.9-inch OLED; 2,868 x 1,320 pixel resolution; 1-120Hz variable refresh rate 4-inch pOLED, 2,992×1,224p, up to 165Hz variable refresh rate; 7-inch AMOLED; 1,272×1,080p, up to 165Hz variable refresh rate 6.5-inch AMOLED, 2,520×1,080p, 1 to 120Hz refresh rate; 8-inch AMOLED, 2,184×1,968p, 1 to 120Hz refresh rate 6.3-inch LTPO OLED; 2,856×1,280 pixels; 1 to 120Hz variable refresh rate 6.8-inch LTPO OLED; 2,992×1,344 pixels; 1 to 120Hz variable refresh rate 6.8-inch AMOLED; 3,120×1,440 pixels; 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate 6.3-inch OLED; 2,424×1,080 pixels; 60-120 Hz variable refresh rate 6.1-inch OLED; 2,556 x 1,179 pixel resolution; 60Hz refresh rate 4.1-inch AMOLED, 948×1,048p, 120Hz refresh rate; 6.9-inch AMOLED, 2,520×1,080p, 1 to 120Hz refresh rate 6.3-inch OLED; 2,424×1,080 pixels; 60 to 120 Hz variable refresh rate 6.7-inch AMOLED; 3,120×1,440 pixels; 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Pixel density 460 ppi 416 ppi 460 ppi 460 ppi Cover: 417 ppi; 464 ppi Cover: 422 ppi; Internal: 368 ppi 495 ppi 486 ppi 501 ppi 422 ppi 460 ppi Cover: 342 ppi; Internal: 397 ppi 422 ppi 509 ppi Dimensions (inches) 5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in 5.78 x 2.78 x 0.28 in. 5.91 x 2.83 x 0.34 in 6.43 x 3.07 x 0.34 in Open: 2.91 x 6.75 x 0.28 inches Closed: 2.91 x 3.47 x 0.62 inches Open: 5.63 x 6.24 x 0.17 in; Closed: 2.87 x 6.24 x 0.35 in 6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in 6.4 x 3 x 0.3 in 6.41 x 3.06 x 0.32 in. 6.1 x 2.9 x 0.4 in 5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in Open: 2.96 x 6.56 x 0.26 in; Closed: 2.96 x 3.37 x 0.26 in 6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in 6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29 in. Dimensions (millimeters) 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 mm Open: 73.99 x 171.48 x 7.19mm
Closed: 73.99 x 88.12 x 15.69mm Open: 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.2mm; Closed: 72.8 x 158.4 x 8.9mm 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm Open: 75.2 x 166.7 x 6.5mm; Closed: 75.2 x 85.5 x 13.7mm 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm Weight (grams, ounces) 177 g (6.24 oz) 162 g (5.71 oz.) 206 g (7.27 oz) 233 g (8.22 oz) 199g (7 oz) 215g (7.58 oz.) 207 g (7.3 oz) 232 g (8.2 oz) 218 g (7.69 oz.) 186g (6.6 oz) 170 g (6 oz.) 188g (6.63 oz.) 204 g (7.2 oz) 190 g (6.70 oz.) Mobile software iOS 26 Android 15 iOS 26 iOS 26 Android 15 Android 16 Android 16 Android 16 Android 15 Android 15 iOS 18 Android 16 Android 16 Android 15 Camera 48-megapixel (wide)
48-megapixel (ultrawide) 50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto) 48-megapixel (wide)
48-megapixel (ultrawide)
48-megapixel (4x, 8x telephoto) 48-megapixel (wide)
48-megapixel (ultrawide)
48-megapixel (4x, 8x telephoto) 50-megapixel (wide), 50-megapixel (ultrawide) 200-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (telephoto) 50-megapixel (wide), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 48-megapixel (5x telephoto) 50-megapixel (wide), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 48-megapixel (5x telephoto) 200-megapixel (wide), 50-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto), 50-megapixel (5x telephoto) 48-megapixel (wide), 13-megapixel (ultrawide) 48-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide) 50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide) 48-megapixel (wide), 13-megapixel (ultrawide), 10.8-megapixel (5x telephoto) 50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto) Front-facing camera 18-megapixel 12-megapixel 18-megapixel 18-megapixel 50-megapixel 10-megapixel (inner screen); 10-megapixel (outer screen) 42-megapixel 42-megapixel 12-megapixel 13-megapixel 12-megapixel 10-megapixel 10.5-megapixel 12-megapixel Video capture 4K 8K 4K 4K 4K 8K 8K 8K 8K 4K 4K 4K 4K 8K Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Apple A19 Pro Apple A19 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Google Tensor G5 Google Tensor G5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Google Tensor G4 Apple A18 Samsung Exynos 2500 Google Tensor G5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy RAM + storage RAM N/A + 256GB, 512GB 12GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB RAM N/A + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB RAM N/A + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB 16GB + 512GB, 1TB 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 1TB 16GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 16GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 12GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 8GB + 128GB, 256GB RAM N/A + 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB 12GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB 12GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB Expandable storage None None None None None None None None None None None (Face ID) None None None Battery Up to 30 hours video playback; up to 27 hours video playback (streamed) 4,000 mAh Up to 33 hours video playback; up to 30 hours video playback (streamed). Up to 39 hours video playback; up to 35 hours video playback (streamed). 4,700 mAh 4,400 mAh 4,870 mAh 5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh 5,100 mAh Up to 22 hours video playback; up to 18 hours video playback (streamed). 20W wired charging. MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher; Qi2 up to 15W 4,300 mAh 4,970 mAh 4,900 mAh Fingerprint sensor None (Face ID) Under display None (Face ID) None (Face ID) Side Yes Under display Under display Under display Under display None (Face ID) Yes Under display Under display Connector USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C Headphone jack None None None None None None None None None None None None None None Special features Apple N1 wireless networking chip (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2×2 MIMO), Bluetooth 6, Thread. Action button. Camera Control button. Dynamic Island. Apple Intelligence. Visual Intelligence. Dual eSIM. 1 to 3,000 nits brightness display range. IP68 resistance. Colors: black, white, mist blue, sage, lavender. Fast charge up to 50% in 20 minutes using 40W adapter or higher via charging cable. Fast charge up to 50% in 30 minutes using 30W adapter or higher via MagSafe Charger. 2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and security updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dust resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; 25W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7 Apple N1 wireless networking chip (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2×2 MIMO), Bluetooth 6, Thread. Action button. Camera Control button. Dynamic Island. Apple Intelligence. Visual Intelligence. Dual eSIM. ProRes Raw video recording. Genlock video support. 1 to 3,000 nits brightness display range. IP68 resistance. Colors: silver, cosmic orange, deep blue. Fast charge up to 50% in 20 minutes using 40W adapter or higher via charging cable. Fast charge up to 50% in 30 minutes using 30W adapter or higher via MagSafe Charger. Apple N1 wireless networking chip (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2×2 MIMO), Bluetooth 6, Thread. Action button. Camera Control button. Dynamic Island. Apple Intelligence. Visual Intelligence. Dual eSIM. ProRes Raw video recording. Genlock video support. 1 to 3,000 nits brightness display range. IP68 resistance. Colors: silver, cosmic orange, deep blue. Fast charge up to 50% in 20 minutes using 40W adapter or higher via charging cable. Fast charge up to 50% in 30 minutes using 30W adapter or higher via MagSafe Charger. IP48 rating, 68-watt wired charging, 30-watt wireless charging, 5-watt reverse charging, dual stereo speakers, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic cover dispaly, 3,000 nits peak brightness on cover display, 4,500 nits peak brightness on main display, 5G. One UI 8, 25W wired charging speed, Qi wireless charging, 2,600-nit peak brightness, Galaxy AI, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, IP48 water resistance Gorilla Glass 2 Victus cover glass; 3,300 nits peak brightness; Satellite SOS; Dual-eSIM; Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 30W fast charging (wall charger not included); Qi2 15W wireless charging; support for PixelSnap magnetic accessories; Google VPN; Pro Res zoom up to 100x; Camera Coach; Add Me; Macro mode; Face Unblur; Auto Best Take; High-Res Portrait mode; IP68 rating for dust and water resistance; 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla GlassVictus 2 silky matte back with polished finish aluminum frame; ultrawideband chip Gorilla Glass 2 Victus cover glass; 3,300 nits peak brightness; Satellite SOS; Dual-eSIM; Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 45W fast charging (wall charger not included); Qi2.2 25W wireless charging; support for PixelSnap magnetic accessories; Google VPN; Pro Res zoom up to 100x; Camera Coach; Add Me; Macro mode; Face Unblur; Auto Best Take; High-Res Portrait mode; IP68 rating for dust and water resistance; 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla GlassVictus 2 silky matte back with polished finish aluminum frame; ultrawideband chip Titanium frame, 2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and security updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dust resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; integrated S Pen; UWB for finding other devices; 45W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7; Gorilla Glass Armor cover glass; ultrawideband 7 years of OS, security and Pixel feature drops; Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass; IP68 dust and water resistance; 2,700-nit peak brightness; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 23W fast charging (charger not included); 7.5W wireless charging Qi certified; Wi-Fi 6E; NFC; Bluetooth 5.3; dual-SIM (nano SIM + eSIM); Add Me; Best Take; Magic Eraser; Magic Editor; Photo Unblur; Super Res Zoom; Circle To Search Apple Intelligence, Action button, Camera Control button, Dynamic Island, 1 to 2,000 nits display brightness range, IP68 resistance. Colors: black, white, pink, teal, ultramarine. One UI 8, IP48 water resistance, 25W wired charging, Qi wireless charging, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Galaxy AI Gorilla Glass 2 Victus cover glass; 3,000 nits peak brightness; Satellite SOS; Dual-eSIM; Wi-Fi 6E; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 30W fast charging (wall charger not included); Qi2 15W wireless charging; support for PixelSnap magnetic accessories; Google VPN; Super Res Zoom up to 20x; Camera Coach; Add Me; Macro mode; Face Unblur; Auto Best Take; IP68 rating for dust and water resistance; 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back
with satin finish aluminum frame 2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and security updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dust resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; 25W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7; ultrawideband US price starts at $829 (256GB), $1,029 (512GB) $800 (128GB) $1,099 (256GB) $1,199 (256GB) $1,300 $2,000 (256GB) $999 (128GB) $1,199 (256GB) $1,300 (256GB) $499 (128GB) $829 (128GB) $1,100 $799 (128GB) $1,000 (256GB)