Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1099 and $2899. 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 TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 2,590,000); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 309g).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
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 TriFold
Performance 91
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 42
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9494
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 309g
  • Cheaper: $1099 vs $2899

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (47/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better value for money (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 2590000
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 3998 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, 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 "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (47/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (70/100 vs 42/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2590000 2926532
Geekbench Single 3895 3041
Geekbench Multi 9988 9494
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2622x1206 2160x1584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 5600 mAh
Charging 40W 45W
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 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
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 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm
Weight 206 g 309 g
Price $1099 $2899
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
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 TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
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 TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
79/100
2590000 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +11.5%
2926532 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 11.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
$1099
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899

Price difference: $1800. Apple iPhone 17 Pro is cheaper by $1800.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (85/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (94/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (63/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (47/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (70/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.

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

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 TriFold?

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