Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 71/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,590,000); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.8mm).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 94
Battery 37
Portability 47
Value for money 70
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9494

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2590000
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3998 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 206g

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 8 points higher (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (94/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (76/100 vs 47/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2590000 3119308
Geekbench Single 3895 3041
Geekbench Multi 9988 9494
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 2622x1206 1828x2584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 40W 45W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 168
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm
Weight 206 g 199 g
Price $1099
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
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
37
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
79/100
2590000 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +17.0%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
$1099
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (94/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (76/100 vs 47/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 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 Wide?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.