Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1099 and $1899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 68/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 2,456,969); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the stronger camera (168 vs 130); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 2456969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 6511
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 206g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1899
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 better?
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 3998 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 11 points higher (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 44/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2456969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2160x1856 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | 130 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 153.5×132.6×5.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1899 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Apple iPhone 17 Pro was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (94/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.