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 — 77/100 vs 76/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Fold is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone Fold
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Better camera (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 8810
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Apple iPhone Fold, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 1 points higher (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (86/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2538751 | |
| 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 | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Apple iPhone 17 by 15.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (86/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 76/100, the Apple iPhone Fold — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users.