Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1099 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 69/100 vs 61/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 2,590,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the stronger camera (168 vs 145); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.8mm).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2910
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9174
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $1099 vs $1999
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (34/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 2590000
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 3998 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (25/100 vs 21/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 8 points higher (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (25/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (34/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $1999 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- 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
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 15.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $900. Apple iPhone 17 Pro is cheaper by $900.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (94/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (25/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (34/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users.