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).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- 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 Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.