Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max
Between the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and iPhone 17 Pro Max, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 comes out ahead in weight and main camera, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max wins on wireless charging and wired charging. Overall, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 scores 65.3 and the iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 67.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (65.3 vs 67.5). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Galaxy Z Flip 7 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, main camera, promised os updates.
Pick the iPhone 17 Pro Max if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, wired charging, front camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 wins
- ▲Weight — 40.00 g less. 187 vs 227.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 6).
Why Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 66.67% more. 25 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Wired charging — 20.00% more. 30 W vs 25 W.
- ▲Front camera — 20.00% more. 12 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲Battery capacity — 17.13% more. 4685 mAh vs 4000 mAh.
- ▲Pixel density — 8.24% more. 460 ppi vs 425 ppi.
- ▲AnTuTu — 3.96% more. 2100000 vs 2020000.
- ▲Screen size — 2.99% more. 6.9 " vs 6.7 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP48).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 glead | 227 g |
| Thickness | 13.7 mm | 8.3 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP48 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | foldable_clamshelllead | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 " | 6.9 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 425 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nitslead | 2200 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 4685 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 25 W | 30 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 25 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | iOSlead |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 6 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or iPhone 17 Pro Max?+
iPhone 17 Pro Max has 17.1% more battery — 4000 mAh vs 4685 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or iPhone 17 Pro Max?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 is 40g lighter — 187g vs 227g.
Is Galaxy Z Flip 7 waterproof?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 has an IP48 rating.
Does iPhone 17 Pro Max support 5G?+
Yes, iPhone 17 Pro Max supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or iPhone 17 Pro Max?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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