Apple iPhone 17e vs Apple iPhone Fold
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) 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 59/100 (a 18-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 17e
Apple iPhone Fold
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Overall rating 59/100
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3692
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 9454
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Apple iPhone Fold, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (53/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Apple iPhone Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 10558 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1920x2713 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 163 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Apple iPhone Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (82/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (53/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Apple iPhone Fold — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users.