Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging | 25 W | 60 W |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 18 MP |
| AnTuTu | 2020000 | 3550000 |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W |
| Weight | 187 g | 211 g |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi | 460 ppi |
Between the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and iPhone 18 Pro, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 comes out ahead in weight / screen size, while the iPhone 18 Pro wins on wired charging / front camera. Overall, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 scores 67 and the iPhone 18 Pro scores 67 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for 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, screen size, main camera, among others. The single most decisive one: Weight — 24.00 g less. 187 vs 211.
Pick the iPhone 18 Pro if you care most about wired charging / front camera. Its strongest claims are wired charging, front camera, antutu, among others. The single most decisive one: Wired charging — 140.00% more. 60 W vs 25 W.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Apple - iPhone 18 Pro?
The two products are effectively tied on the current Mars Score.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 if…
Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 has the measurable edge on weight g, screen size in, main cam mp.
Choose Apple - iPhone 18 Pro if…
Apple - iPhone 18 Pro has the measurable edge on wired charging w, front cam mp, antutu score.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 wins
- ▲Weight — 24.00 g less. 187 vs 211.
- ▲Screen size — 6.35% more. 6.7 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 6).
Why Apple - iPhone 18 Pro wins
- ▲Wired charging — 140.00% more. 60 W vs 25 W.
- ▲Front camera — 80.00% more. 18 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 75.74% more. 3550000 vs 2020000.
- ▲Wireless charging — 66.67% more. 25 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Pixel density — 8.24% more. 460 ppi vs 425 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 1.40% more. 4056 mAh vs 4000 mAh.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP48).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 glead | 211 g |
| Thickness | 13.7 mm | 8.75 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP48 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | foldable_clamshelllead | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 "lead | 6.3 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 425 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nits | 3000 nitslead |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2020000 | 3550000lead |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 21.0 GHzlead | 20.3 GHz |
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 18 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 4000 mAh | 4056 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 25 W | 60 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 25 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | iOSlead |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 6 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or iPhone 18 Pro?+
iPhone 18 Pro has 1.4% more battery — 4000 mAh vs 4056 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or iPhone 18 Pro?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 is 24g lighter — 187g vs 211g.
Is Galaxy Z Flip 7 waterproof?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 has an IP48 rating.
Does iPhone 18 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, iPhone 18 Pro supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or iPhone 18 Pro?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.