Apple iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 61/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 2,550,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the stronger camera (145 vs 141); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 215g).
Apple iPhone Air
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2910
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9174
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 165g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1999
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 67/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 3149 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (76/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (25/100 vs 9/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Apple iPhone Air scores 3 points higher (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (25/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (25/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (41/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 145 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $999 | $1999 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Apple iPhone Air by 16.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1000. Apple iPhone Air is cheaper by $1000.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (25/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (93/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (41/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 61/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users.