Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max
Between the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes out ahead in ram and antutu, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max wins on pixel density and front camera. Overall, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 69.5 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 63.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.5 vs 63.2), but the 6.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy Z Fold 7 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, antutu, screen size, among others.
Pick the iPhone 15 Pro Max if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are pixel density, front camera, wired charging, among others.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, 5g support, water resistance, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲AnTuTu — 33.99% more. 2050000 vs 1530000.
- ▲Screen size — 13.43% more. 7.6 " vs 6.7 ".
- ▲Weight — 6.00 g less. 215 vs 221.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 5).
Why Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max wins
- ▲Pixel density — 22.99% more. 460 ppi vs 374 ppi.
- ▲Front camera — 20.00% more. 12 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 8.00% more. 27 W vs 25 W.
- ▲Battery capacity — 0.50% more. 4422 mAh vs 4400 mAh.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 glead | 221 g |
| Thickness | 10.6 mm | 8.25 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | foldable_booklead | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 7.6 "lead | 6.7 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 374 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nitslead | 2000 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4400 mAh | 4422 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 25 W | 27 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | iOSlead |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 5 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or iPhone 15 Pro Max?+
iPhone 15 Pro Max has 0.5% more battery — 4400 mAh vs 4422 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or iPhone 15 Pro Max?+
Galaxy Z Fold 7 is 6g lighter — 215g vs 221g.
Is Galaxy Z Fold 7 waterproof?+
Galaxy Z Fold 7 has an IP68 rating.
Does iPhone 15 Pro Max support 5G?+
Yes, iPhone 15 Pro Max supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or iPhone 15 Pro Max?+
Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or iPhone 15 Pro Max?+
Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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