Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone Fold
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Fold leads — 56/100 vs 55/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Fold is faster in AnTuTu (2,568,709 vs 2,450,000).
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone Fold
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 8810
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Apple iPhone Fold, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 1 points higher (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 2568709 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 10558 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1920x2713 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | — | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Apple iPhone 17 by 4.6% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (78/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Apple iPhone Fold — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (72/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users.