Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1099 and $1531. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 69/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,590,000); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.8mm).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9494
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $1099 vs $1531
- Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2590000
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 3998 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 10 points higher (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (70/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| 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, up to 7 major Android upgrades, 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 | $1531 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 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 Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- 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 Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $432. Apple iPhone 17 Pro is cheaper by $432.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (94/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (66/100 vs 47/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.