Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 67/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 90
Display 85
Camera 49
Battery 29
Portability 73
Value for money 46
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 91
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 42
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3041
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 177g vs 309g
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $2899

  • Better display (85/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better value for money (46/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 2450000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8810
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 3692 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 2 points higher (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2450000 2926532
Geekbench Single 3608 3041
Geekbench Multi 8810 9494
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2622x1206 2160x1584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3692 mAh 5600 mAh
Charging 40W 45W
Wireless charging 25W 15W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 12 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 16 / One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm
Weight 177 g 309 g
Price $799 $2899
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • 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
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
29
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
67/100
2450000 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +16.3%
2926532 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Apple iPhone 17 by 16.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17
$799
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899

Price difference: $2100. Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper by $2100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (63/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (73/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.