Between the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and iPhone 17 Pro, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes out ahead in ram and screen size, while the iPhone 17 Pro wins on wireless charging and pixel density. Overall, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 69.5 and the iPhone 17 Pro scores 63.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.5 vs 63.4), but the 6.1-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 your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, screen size, battery capacity, among others.
Pick the iPhone 17 Pro if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, pixel density, 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 — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 20.63% more. 7.6 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Battery capacity — 19.18% more. 4400 mAh vs 3692 mAh.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 6).
Why Apple - iPhone 17 Pro wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 66.67% more. 25 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Pixel density — 22.99% more. 460 ppi vs 374 ppi.
- ▲Wired charging — 20.00% more. 30 W vs 25 W.
- ▲Front camera — 20.00% more. 12 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲Weight — 12.00 g less. 203 vs 215.
- ▲AnTuTu — 1.46% more. 2080000 vs 2050000.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 203 glead |
| Thickness | 10.6 mm | 8.3 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | foldable_booklead | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 7.6 "lead | 6.3 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 374 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nitslead | 2200 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4400 mAhlead | 3692 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 25 W | 30 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 25 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | iOSlead |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 6 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or iPhone 17 Pro?+
Galaxy Z Fold 7 has 19.2% more battery — 4400 mAh vs 3692 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or iPhone 17 Pro?+
iPhone 17 Pro is 12g lighter — 215g vs 203g.
Is Galaxy Z Fold 7 waterproof?+
Galaxy Z Fold 7 has an IP68 rating.
Does iPhone 17 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, iPhone 17 Pro supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or iPhone 17 Pro?+
Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or iPhone 17 Pro?+
Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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