Apple256 GB
iPhone 17
120Hz ProMotion. A 6.3-inch everyday iPhone.
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 17 if…
- you want a lighter phone: 177 g vs 215 g Source: iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK (opens in a new tab)
- you want a longer claimed video playback: up to 30 vs 24 hours (manufacturer claims) Source: iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Galaxy Z Fold7 if…
- you want a dedicated telephoto lens (3×); the other lists none Source: Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUB (opens in a new tab)
Samsung256 GB
Galaxy Z Fold7
8″ · Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 8 Elite (customised for Galaxy)
256 GB · Blue Shadow · UK SM-F966BDBBEUBFull product profile
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
The exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.
Octa-Core; CPU clock groups: 4.47 / 3.5 GHz. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
Galaxy Z Fold7
1.7″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 17
- 6.3″
- Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
20 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 17Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Galaxy Z Fold7Snapdragon 8 Elite (customised for Galaxy)
Sources
iPhone 17
The exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
Octa-Core; CPU clock groups: 4.47 / 3.5 GHz. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBSamsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 product pageDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7No
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7
Samsung's 'Front Camera' row on this foldable is the main (inner) screen camera; the separate cover-screen camera is listed as Cover Camera.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBKeep rear and front camera capabilities separate. A recording mode, autofocus or stabilisation feature can matter for your use; it does not establish independently tested image quality.
Published video playback
In Visual factsiPhone 1730 hours
Galaxy Z Fold724 hours
Sources
iPhone 17
Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone 1748 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Galaxy Z Fold7Rear: 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP; Inner: 10 MP; Cover: 10 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fps
Sources
iPhone 17
Two physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
Video recording resolution: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 fps.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone 176.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz
Galaxy Z Fold7Main: 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2184 × 1968, up to 120 Hz; Cover: 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2520 × 1080
Sources
iPhone 17
Nominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
Main screen measured as a full rectangle: 203.1 mm (8.0-inch); 202.4 mm (8.0-inch) with rounded corners; resolution class QXGA+. Cover screen: 164.8 mm (6.5-inch) full rectangle; 164.2 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners; resolution class FHD+.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 17Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Galaxy Z Fold7Wi-Fi 7 (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.4
Sources
iPhone 17
UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM and Bluetooth v5.4.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 14 more verified differences
USB connector and data transfer
iPhone 17USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Galaxy Z Fold7USB Type-C; USB 3.2 Gen 1
Sources
iPhone 17
Connector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
iPhone 17Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Galaxy Z Fold74400 mAh
Sources
iPhone 17
Playback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 24 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
iPhone 172622 × 1206
Galaxy Z Fold72184 x 1968 (QXGA+)
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Form factor
iPhone 17slab
Galaxy Z Fold7foldable
Sources
iPhone 17
The physical rigid single-display model description identifies the form.
Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone 1718 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Galaxy Z Fold7Inner: 10.0 MP; cover: 10.0 MP
Sources
iPhone 17
Front-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
Samsung lists two selfie cameras: a 10.0 MP (F2.2) main-screen (inner) camera and a separate 10.0 MP (F2.2) cover-screen camera.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection claim
In Visual factsiPhone 17IP68
Galaxy Z Fold7IP48
Sources
iPhone 17
Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. IP4X is not a dust-tight rating.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 buy page (with Galaxy Z comparison)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Dedicated telephoto reach
iPhone 170×
Galaxy Z Fold73×
Sources
iPhone 17
The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiersGalaxy Z Fold7
From the published "Rear Camera - Zoom" listing: "Optical Zoom 3x". The longest listed optical zoom is shown; optical-quality and digital zoom are excluded.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
iPhone 17OLED
Galaxy Z Fold7Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Sources
iPhone 17
Explicit technology, without inferring measured contrast or motion.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 173000 nits
Galaxy Z Fold72600 nits
Sources
iPhone 17
Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
Samsung states bright screens 'up to 2600 nits'; the screen (main/cover), window size and HDR/outdoor test condition are not stated. Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 product pageCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone 172
Galaxy Z Fold73
Sources
iPhone 17
Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiersCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone 176.3 in
Galaxy Z Fold78 in
Sources
iPhone 17
Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Dimensions
iPhone 17149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)
Galaxy Z Fold7158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm (height × width × depth); folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Sources
iPhone 17
Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Height (foldable measured folded)
iPhone 17149.6 mm
Galaxy Z Fold7158.4 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 17177 g
Galaxy Z Fold7215 g
Sources
iPhone 17
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Thickness
iPhone 177.95 mm
Galaxy Z Fold78.9 mm
Sources
iPhone 17
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
iPhone 1771.5 mm
Galaxy Z Fold772.8 mm
Sources
iPhone 17
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (2)
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 17256 GB storage
Galaxy Z Fold712 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 17
The maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Compared regional model
iPhone 17UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Galaxy Z Fold7UK SM-F966BDBBEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)
Sources
iPhone 17
UK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiersGalaxy Z Fold7
Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (104)
Main-camera aperture control
iPhone 17Fixed f/1.6
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
iPhone 1760 fps
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
iPhone 1760 fps
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Sensor-shift OIS is explicitly attached to Fusion Main.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7No
Sources
iPhone 17
Ultra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
Samsung's 'Front Camera' row on this foldable is the main (inner) screen camera; the separate cover-screen camera is listed as Cover Camera.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
iPhone 1730 fps
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Mode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery capacity
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold74400 mAh
Sources
iPhone 17
Lithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to around 50% wired charge
iPhone 1720 minutes
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold712 GB
Sources
iPhone 17
The manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 17No
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsGalaxy Z Fold7
Samsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Update support
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Security updates until 31 July 2032
Sources
iPhone 17
The retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Operating system listed in the retained page
iPhone 17iOS 26
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action button
iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Physical button expressly identified.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiersGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action mode recording
iPhone 17Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Always-on display
iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence
iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Named support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio Mix
iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Named support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published audio playback
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
No audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Device unlock
iPhone 17Face ID
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
TrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Control
iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Physical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiersGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem model
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Body and cover materials
iPhone 17Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass back
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Crash Detection
iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Support is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
DisplayPort video output
iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
iPhone 1730 fps
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Simultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dynamic Island
iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Expressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
GPU capabilities
iPhone 17Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
These named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR peak brightness
iPhone 171600 nits
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 17No
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsGalaxy Z Fold7
Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Included accessories
iPhone 17USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Actual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Log recording
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
No named log-capture format is established by this inventory.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Macro photography
iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Macro video recording
iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Macro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe support
iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
MagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published minimum brightness
iPhone 171 nits
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality reach
iPhone 172×
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
iPhone 17460 ppi
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
ProRes recording
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
2G GSM
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
3G UMTS
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4G FDD LTE
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4G TDD LTE
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5G FDD Sub6
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5G SDL Sub6
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7N75(1500+)
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5G TDD Sub6
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Available Storage (GB)
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7223.6
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth Version
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Bluetooth v5.4
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colour Depth (Main Display)
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold716M
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colour Depth (Sub Display)
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold716M
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover Camera - Auto Focus
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7No
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover Camera - F Number
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7F2.2
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover Camera - Resolution
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold710.0 MP
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Earjack
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7USB Type-C
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Energy Efficiency Class
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7B
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Form Factor
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Folder
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - F Number
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7F2.2
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - Resolution
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold710.0 MP
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Infra
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold72G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Location Technology
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MHL
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7No
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold72000
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Mobile TV
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7No
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Yes
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Number of SIM
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Dual-SIM
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
OS
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Android
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
PC Sync.
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Smart Switch (PC version)
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7F1.7, F2.2, F2.4
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Flash
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Yes
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7200.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 10.0 MP
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Zoom
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Removable
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7No
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Resolution (Sub Display)
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold72520 x 1080 (FHD+)
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
S Pen Support
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7No
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy Z Fold7
Samsung explicitly states S Pen is not supported on this model.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung DeX Support
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Yes
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM size
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM Slot Type
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Size (Sub_Display)
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7164.8mm (6.5" full rectangle) / 164.2mm (6.5" rounded corners)
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Slow Motion
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SmartThings Support
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Yes
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Stereo Support
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Yes
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Technology (Sub Display)
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB Interface
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7USB Type-C
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB Version
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7USB 3.2 Gen 1
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
UWB (Ultra-Wideband)
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Yes
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video Playing Resolution
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video Recording Resolution
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi Direct
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Yes
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qi2 charging maximum
iPhone 1725 W
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Separately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
iPhone 176.27 in
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Standard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Emergency SOS via satellite
iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Support is named; service and connection limitations remain.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Spatial video recording
iPhone 171080p at 30 fps
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Mode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published streamed video playback
iPhone 1727 hours
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical maximum brightness
iPhone 171000 nits
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Explicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US model distinction
iPhone 17US A3258 · eSIM only
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.
Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy Z Fold7Yes
Sources
iPhone 17
Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless networking chip
iPhone 17Apple N1
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe charging maximum
iPhone 1725 W
Galaxy Z Fold7Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Up to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKGalaxy Z Fold7
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs135 specificationsiPhone 17Galaxy Z Fold7
iPhone 17Galaxy Z Fold7WeightDiffers
Sources
177g
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
215g
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.5mm
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
72.8mm
Closed width
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.95mm
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
8.9mm
Closed thickness
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.
158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm (height × width × depth); folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Closed heightDiffers
Sources
149.6 mmLabelled height in millimetres.
158.4 mm
Form factorDiffers
Sources
slabThe physical rigid single-display model description identifies the form.
foldable
ColourDiffers
LavenderLavender is a listed finish and the existing maintained image selection; it is not a stock claim.
Blue Shadow
Form Factor
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Folder
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.3″
Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.
8″
Main / inner screen diagonal · Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 product page
3000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.
2600 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Samsung states bright screens 'up to 2600 nits'; the screen (main/cover), window size and HDR/outdoor test condition are not stated. Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
Pixel density
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
460 ppiDirectly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 HzNominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.
Main: 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2184 × 1968, up to 120 Hz; Cover: 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2520 × 1080Main screen measured as a full rectangle: 203.1 mm (8.0-inch); 202.4 mm (8.0-inch) with rounded corners; resolution class QXGA+. Cover screen: 164.8 mm (6.5-inch) full rectangle; 164.2 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners; resolution class FHD+.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
6.27 inStandard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.
Not verified
Main display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2622 × 1206Directly published pixel dimensions.
2184 x 1968 (QXGA+)
Always-on display
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
YesExpressly named in the exact model specification.
Not verified
Dynamic Island
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
YesExpressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.
Not verified
HDR peak brightness
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
1600 nitsExplicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.
Not verified
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
1000 nitsExplicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.
Not verified
Published minimum brightness
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
1 nitsPublished minimum, not measured low-light comfort.
Not verified
DisplayPort video output
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
YesThe USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.
Not verified
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
16M
Size (Sub_Display)
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
164.8mm (6.5" full rectangle) / 164.2mm (6.5" rounded corners)
Resolution (Sub Display)
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
2520 x 1080 (FHD+)
Technology (Sub Display)
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Colour Depth (Sub Display)
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
16M
Native telephoto reachDiffers
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.
3×From the published "Rear Camera - Zoom" listing: "Optical Zoom 3x". The longest listed optical zoom is shown; optical-quality and digital zoom are excluded.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
2
Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.
3
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.
Yes
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorTwo physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.
Rear: 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP; Inner: 10 MP; Cover: 10 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 fps.
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
2×The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocusFront-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.
Inner: 10.0 MP; cover: 10.0 MPSamsung lists two selfie cameras: a 10.0 MP (F2.2) main-screen (inner) camera and a separate 10.0 MP (F2.2) cover-screen camera.
Front Camera - Auto FocusDiffers
Sources
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed.
NoSamsung's 'Front Camera' row on this foldable is the main (inner) screen camera; the separate cover-screen camera is listed as Cover Camera.
Front Camera - OIS
Sources
Not verifiedUltra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.
NoSamsung's 'Front Camera' row on this foldable is the main (inner) screen camera; the separate cover-screen camera is listed as Cover Camera.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
YesSensor-shift OIS is explicitly attached to Fusion Main.
Not verified
Rear Camera - OIS
Sources
YesPositive system flag is scoped to Fusion Main, not every rear lens.
Yes
Rear Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.
Yes
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
Fixed f/1.6One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.
Not verified
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
60 fpsOrdinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.
Not verified
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
60 fpsFront-camera maximum is independently listed.
Not verified
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
30 fpsMode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.
Not verified
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
30 fpsSimultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.
Not verified
Audio Mix
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
YesNamed support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
YesPhysical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.
Not verified
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
200.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 10.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
F1.7, F2.2, F2.4
Rear Camera - Zoom
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
10.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
F2.2
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Cover Camera - Resolution
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
10.0 MP
Cover Camera - F Number
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
F2.2
Cover Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
No
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
30 hours
Published video playback · Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
24 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Wireless charging
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
YesMagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WPlayback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.
4400 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 24 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
27 hoursSeparate streamed-video up-to claim.
Not verified
Time to around 50% wired charge
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
20 minutesThe stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.
Not verified
Typical battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedLithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.
4400 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
25 WUp to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.
Not verified
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
25 WSeparately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
YesMagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.
Not verified
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
2000
Update policy
Sources
Not verifiedThe retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.
Security updates until 31 July 2032This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
iOS 26This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.
Not verified
Apple Intelligence
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
YesNamed support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.
Not verified
Stereo Support
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
S Pen Support
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Galaxy Z Fold7Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 product page
Not verified
NoSamsung explicitly states S Pen is not supported on this model.
ChipsetDiffers
Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.
Snapdragon 8 Elite (customised for Galaxy)Octa-Core; CPU clock groups: 4.47 / 3.5 GHz. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
GPU capabilities
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracingThese named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.
Not verified
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
256 GB storageThe maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Storage
Sources
256 GBA listed internal storage option; free space varies with software and settings.
256 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.
12 GB
Body and cover materials
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass backThe glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.
Not verified
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.
UK SM-F966BDBBEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
US model distinction
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
US A3258 · eSIM onlyThe model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.
Not verified
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLEDExplicit technology, without inferring measured contrast or motion.
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
eSIM only
NoThe UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.
No
Ingress protectionDiffers
Sources
IP68Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.
IP48Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. IP4X is not a dust-tight rating.
Action mode recording
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fpsResolution, rate and mode are kept together.
Not verified
Spatial video recording
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
1080p at 30 fpsMode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.
Not verified
Macro photography
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
Yes48 MP macro photography is expressly named.
Not verified
Macro video recording
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
YesMacro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.
Not verified
USB connectionDiffers
Sources
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.
USB Type-C; USB 3.2 Gen 1
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.
Wi-Fi 7 (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.4Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM and Bluetooth v5.4.
Wireless networking chip
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
Apple N1N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.
Not verified
Device unlock
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
Face IDTrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.
Not verified
Included accessories
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentationActual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.
Not verified
Action button
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
YesPhysical button expressly identified.
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
YesSupport is named; service and connection limitations remain.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
YesSupport is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.
Not verified
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Memory card support
Sources
NoFixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
Not verifiedSamsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
Manufacturer UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Galaxy Z Fold7Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbers
Not verified
£1,799Manufacturer's UK list price in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps
Slow Motion
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
223.6
Number of SIM
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM size
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
SIM Slot Type
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Infra
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL
2G GSM
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTE
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
5G TDD Sub6
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
5G SDL Sub6
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
N75(1500+)
USB Interface
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Location Technology
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iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
MHL
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
No
Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth v5.4
NFC
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
UWB (Ultra-Wideband)
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
PC Sync.
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Android
Sensors
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Removable
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
No
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
B
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Mobile TV
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
No
Show unverified (7)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 17Apple debuts iPhone 17
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Published audio playback
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
Not verifiedNo audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.
Not verified
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
Not verified40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Cellular modem model
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
Not verifiedThe mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.
Not verified
ProRes recording
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.
Not verified
Log recording
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold7No source recorded
Not verifiedNo named log-capture format is established by this inventory.
Not verified
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 17
256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight177 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
AppleWidth71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
AppleThickness7.95 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
AppleDisplay size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.
ApplePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.
AppleClaimed video playback30 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
AppleClaimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleHeadphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence
Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Apple UKExpandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence
Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
Apple UKeSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence
The UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.
AppleAppleIP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence
Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.
AppleMaximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.
AppleNative telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence
The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.
AppleAppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.
AppleRear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.
AppleAppleManufacturer list price£899.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple UK
All sources6
- iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Apple debuts iPhone 17Apple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Buy iPhone 17 256GB LavenderApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- iPhone - Battery Test InformationApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
- Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight215 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size8 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
SamsungPeak brightness2,600 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Samsung states bright screens 'up to 2600 nits'; the screen (main/cover), window size and HDR/outdoor test condition are not stated. Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
SamsungClaimed video playback24 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
SamsungClaimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP48Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. IP4X is not a dust-tight rating.
SamsungRAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified
Not published
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Manufacturer list price£1,799.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung
All sources4
- Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 technical specifications — SM-F966BDBBEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 buy page (with Galaxy Z comparison)Samsung · accessed 23 Sept 2026
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