Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 199g).
Apple iPhone 17
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3041
- Lighter: 177g vs 199g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 29/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 73/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Apple iPhone 17 by 21.5% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (45/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.