Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Apple iPhone Fold
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 69/100 vs 56/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,590,000 vs 2,568,709).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone Fold
- Higher AnTuTu: 2590000 vs 2568709
- Better camera (94/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3895
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 9988
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 71/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Apple iPhone Fold, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 13 points higher (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Apple iPhone Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 2568709 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 10558 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1920x2713 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Price | $1099 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Apple iPhone Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Apple iPhone Fold by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (94/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (21/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Fold — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Apple iPhone Fold — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users.