Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 55/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 215g).
Apple iPhone 17
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 177g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1999
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 10 points higher (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (40/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (40/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| 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 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $799 | $1999 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Apple iPhone 17 by 37.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1200. Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper by $1200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (40/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (78/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.