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; launch prices were $1099 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 75/100 (a 4-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 (3,065,623 vs 2,538,751); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the stronger camera (168 vs 145); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- 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 at launch: $1099 vs $1999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 2538751
- 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)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 4 points higher (79/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). 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 Fold7 (94/100 vs 76/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- 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 Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- 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 Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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 17.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. Apple iPhone 17 Pro was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
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 Fold7 (94/100 vs 76/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by just 4 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 Fold7?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
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 76/100).
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.