Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $1999. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4823 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 2,538,751); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 233g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 2910
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9174
- Bigger battery: 4823 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 2538751
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 233g
- Better camera (76/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (53/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (66/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 17.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (66/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 91/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.