Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $1099 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 69/100 vs 57/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 2,590,000); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 206g).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 94
Battery 21
Design 42
Value for money 34
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Performance 77
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 23
Design 75
Value for money 34
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3271
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 2590000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 9988
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3998 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 180g vs 206g

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (23/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 12 points higher (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (77/100 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (23/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Processor Apple A19 Pro Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 2590000 3161830
Geekbench Single 3895 3271
Geekbench Multi 9988 11051
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2622x1206 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 40W 25W
Wireless charging 25W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 168
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm
Weight 206 g 180 g
Price $1099 $1099
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
21
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
23
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
69/100
2590000 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Exynos 2600
57/100 +18.1%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 18.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
$1099
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
$1099

Price difference: $0. Same price.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (77/100 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (94/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (23/100 vs 21/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (75/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (77/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for active users.