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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE
- Up-to local video playback
- iPhone Air: 27 hours vs Galaxy Z Fold6: 23 hours
- Native display resolution
- iPhone Air: 2736 × 1260 vs Galaxy Z Fold6: 2160 x 1856 (QXGA+)
- Manufacturer physical format
- iPhone Air: slab vs Galaxy Z Fold6: foldable
- Manufacturer device mass
- iPhone Air: 165 g vs Galaxy Z Fold6: 239 g
Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold6
7.6″ · Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
256 GB · Silver Shadow · UK SM-F956BZSBEUBFull product profile
Silver ShadowListed configurations: iPhone Air 512 GB, Galaxy Z Fold6 256 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models. Compare both at 256 GB.
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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.
Not verified for either phone, so not charted: Pixel density. Missing evidence is not a difference.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chip and core configuration
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
Octa-core CPU (3.39 GHz, 3.1 GHz, 2.9 GHz and 2.2 GHz). Named in Samsung UK's Galaxy Z comparison table (Galaxy Z Fold7 buy page).
Galaxy Z Fold6
1.1″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
- Galaxy Z Fold6
- 7.6″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone Air
- Not verified
- Galaxy Z Fold6
- 3×From the published optical-zoom listing
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
15 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.
Chip and core configuration
In Visual factsiPhone AirA19 Pro chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Galaxy Z Fold6Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold6
Octa-core CPU (3.39 GHz, 3.1 GHz, 2.9 GHz and 2.2 GHz). Named in Samsung UK's Galaxy Z comparison table (Galaxy Z Fold7 buy page).
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBSamsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 buy page (with Galaxy Z comparison)Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Up-to local video playback
In Visual factsiPhone Air27 hours
Galaxy Z Fold623 hours
Sources
iPhone Air
Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy Z Fold6
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Manufacturer update-policy information
iPhone AirNo fixed update duration is listed in this manufacturer technical source.
Galaxy Z Fold6Security updates until 31 July 2031
Sources
iPhone Air
No support years or promised major-version count are inferred. The installed operating system is listed separately.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy Z Fold6
This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Connector capabilities
iPhone AirUSB-C connector with support for: Charging USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
Galaxy Z Fold6USB Type-C; USB 3.2 Gen 1
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Native display resolution
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
Galaxy Z Fold62160 x 1856 (QXGA+)
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer physical format
iPhone Airslab
Galaxy Z Fold6foldable
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 9 more verified differences
Manufacturer marketed display diagonal
iPhone Air6.5 in
Galaxy Z Fold67.6 in
Sources
iPhone Air
Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy Z Fold6
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer device dimensions
iPhone AirWidth: 74.7 mm; Height: 156.2 mm; Depth: 5.64 mm
Galaxy Z Fold6153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm (height × width × depth); folded: 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm
Sources
iPhone Air
Exact selected UK model; axis labels retained.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer thickness (foldable measured folded)
iPhone Air5.64 mm
Galaxy Z Fold612.1 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.
Manufacturer device mass
In Visual factsiPhone Air165 g
Galaxy Z Fold6239 g
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer width (foldable measured folded)
In Visual factsiPhone Air74.7 mm
Galaxy Z Fold668.1 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.
Rear camera system
iPhone Air48MP Fusion camera system 48MP Fusion Main: 26mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) Also enables 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto: 52mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels Digital zoom up to 10x Customisable default lens (Fusion Main) Sapphire crystal lens cover True Tone flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Night mode Panorama (up to 63MP) Latest-generation Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Advanced red-eye correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode Photo geotagging Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Galaxy Z Fold6Rear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP; Inner: 4 MP (under-display); Cover: 10 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fps
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold6
Video recording resolution: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 fps.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Manufacturer display specification
iPhone AirSuper Retina XDR display 6.5-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display 2736x1260-pixel resolution at 460 ppi Dynamic Island Always-On display ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz HDR display True Tone Wide colour (P3) Haptic Touch 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-reflective coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously The iPhone Air display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.55 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Galaxy Z Fold6Main: 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2160 × 1856, up to 120 Hz; Cover: 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2376 × 968
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold6
Main screen measured as a full rectangle: 193.2 mm (7.6-inch); 192.5 mm (7.6-inch) with rounded corners; resolution class QXGA+. Cover screen: 158.9 mm (6.3-inch) full rectangle; 158.1 mm (6.2-inch) with rounded corners; resolution class HD+.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer battery and charging claims
iPhone AirVideo playback Up to 27 hours Video playback with iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Up to 40 hours Video playback (streamed) Up to 22 hours Video playback (streamed) with iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Up to 35 hours Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)
Galaxy Z Fold64400 mAh
Sources
iPhone Air
All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy Z Fold6
Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 23 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Front camera specification
iPhone Air18MP Center Stage camera ƒ/1.9 aperture Autofocus with Focus Pixels Retina Flash Tap to zoom and rotate Centre Stage for photos Ultra-stabilised video Dual Capture Centre Stage for video calls Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Animoji and Memoji Night mode Latest-generation Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Night mode Time-lapse QuickTake video up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) Spatial Audio and stereo recording Wind noise reduction Audio Mix
Galaxy Z Fold6Inner (under-display): 4.0 MP; cover: 10.0 MP
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold6
Samsung lists two selfie cameras: a 4.0 MP (F1.8) under-display camera in the main (inner) screen and a separate 10.0 MP (F2.2) cover-screen camera.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Small physical differences (1)
Manufacturer height
iPhone Air156.2 mm
Galaxy Z Fold6153.5 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (4)
Selected nominal storage
iPhone Air512 GB
Galaxy Z Fold6256 GB
Sources
A 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.
Selected storage; RAM remains unlisted
iPhone Air512 GB storage; RAM capacity is not listed by the manufacturer.
Galaxy Z Fold612 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
A 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.
Exact UK hardware, SIM and cellular specification
iPhone AirUK A3517; Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs) iPhone Air uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards). Learn more about eSIM Learn more about travelling with eSIM; Model A3517 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip NFC with reader mode Express Cards with Power Reserve
Galaxy Z Fold6UK SM-F956BZSBEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)
Sources
iPhone Air
* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy Z Fold6
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 Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
UK model wireless capabilities
iPhone AirModel A3517 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip NFC with reader mode Express Cards with Power Reserve
Galaxy Z Fold6Wi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3
Sources
iPhone Air
* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy Z Fold6
Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.3.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBAn exact-variant identifier or regional network listing, not a difference in capability. Check the bands and model code for your carrier and region.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (77)
Rear Camera - OIS
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Auto Focus
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Inner (under-display) camera - Auto Focus
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6No
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy Z Fold6
Samsung lists the Fold6 inner-screen camera as "Under Display Camera"; the separate 10 MP cover-screen camera has its own Cover Camera rows.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Inner (under-display) camera - OIS
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6No
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy Z Fold6
Samsung lists the Fold6 inner-screen camera as "Under Display Camera"; the separate 10 MP cover-screen camera has its own Cover Camera rows.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical battery capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold64400 mAh
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy Z Fold6
Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum refresh rate
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6120 Hz
Sources
iPhone Air
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.
Physical RAM capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold612 GB
Sources
iPhone Air
Not listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy Z Fold6
Samsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy Z Fold6
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.
Manufacturer operating system
iPhone AiriOS 26
Galaxy Z Fold6Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold6
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
eSIM only
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6No
Sources
iPhone Air
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.
Headphone jack
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy Z Fold6
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 Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ingress protection
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6IP48
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy Z Fold6
Listed as Water Resistance (IP48) in Samsung UK's Galaxy Z comparison table, which gives no test conditions. IP4X is not a dust-tight rating.
Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold7 buy page (with Galaxy Z comparison)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Native telephoto reach
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold63×
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy Z Fold6
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 Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality zoom
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy Z Fold6
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.
Panel technology
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published peak brightness
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy Z Fold6
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy Z Fold6
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.
2G GSM
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6B1(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 Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6N1(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 Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6N75(1500+)
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio Playback Time (Hours, Wireless)
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Up to 77
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6229.2
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Bluetooth v5.3
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold616M
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold616M
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6No
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6F2.2
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold610.0 MP
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Earjack
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6USB Type-C
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Folder
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Infra
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold62G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Up to 18
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Up to 18
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MHL
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6No
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6No
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Dual-SIM
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
OS
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Android
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Smart Switch (PC version)
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold650.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 10.0 MP
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Removable
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6No
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6968 x 2376 (HD+)
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung DeX Support
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6158.9mm (6.3" full rectangle) / 158.1mm (6.2" rounded corners)
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Under Display Camera - F Number
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6F1.8
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Under Display Camera - Resolution
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold64.0 MP
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6USB Type-C
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6USB 3.2 Gen 1
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera modules
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold63
Sources
iPhone Air
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.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy Z Fold6
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.
Manufacturer-listed sensors
iPhone AirFace ID Barometer High dynamic range gyro High-g accelerometer Proximity sensor Dual ambient light sensors
Galaxy Z Fold6Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold6
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Promised update duration
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy Z Fold6
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy Z Fold6Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy Z Fold6
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.
0 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs99 specificationsiPhone AirGalaxy Z Fold6
iPhone AirGalaxy Z Fold6WeightDiffers
Sources
165g
Manufacturer device mass
239g
WidthDiffers
Sources
74.7mm
Manufacturer width
68.1mm
Closed width
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
5.64mm
Manufacturer thickness
12.1mm
Closed thickness
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
Width: 74.7 mm; Height: 156.2 mm; Depth: 5.64 mmExact selected UK model; axis labels retained.
153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm (height × width × depth); folded: 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm
ColourDiffers
Sources
Sky Blue
Silver Shadow
Form factorDiffers
Sources
slab
foldable
Closed heightDiffers
Sources
156.2 mm
153.5 mm
Form Factor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Folder
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.5″
Manufacturer marketed display diagonal · Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.
7.6″
Main / inner screen diagonal · Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
Super Retina XDR display 6.5-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display 2736x1260-pixel resolution at 460 ppi Dynamic Island Always-On display ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz HDR display True Tone Wide colour (P3) Haptic Touch 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-reflective coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously The iPhone Air display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.55 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Main: 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2160 × 1856, up to 120 Hz; Cover: 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2376 × 968Main screen measured as a full rectangle: 193.2 mm (7.6-inch); 192.5 mm (7.6-inch) with rounded corners; resolution class QXGA+. Cover screen: 158.9 mm (6.3-inch) full rectangle; 158.1 mm (6.2-inch) with rounded corners; resolution class HD+.
Main display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2736 × 1260
2160 x 1856 (QXGA+)
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
16M
Size (Sub_Display)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
158.9mm (6.3" full rectangle) / 158.1mm (6.2" rounded corners)
Resolution (Sub Display)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
968 x 2376 (HD+)
Technology (Sub Display)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Colour Depth (Sub Display)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
16M
Native telephoto reach
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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 modules
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3
8K video recording
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified8K recording · Not verified for this exact model.
Yes
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48MP Fusion camera system 48MP Fusion Main: 26mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) Also enables 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto: 52mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels Digital zoom up to 10x Customisable default lens (Fusion Main) Sapphire crystal lens cover True Tone flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Night mode Panorama (up to 63MP) Latest-generation Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Advanced red-eye correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode Photo geotagging Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Rear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP; Inner: 4 MP (under-display); Cover: 10 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 fps.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
18MP Center Stage camera ƒ/1.9 aperture Autofocus with Focus Pixels Retina Flash Tap to zoom and rotate Centre Stage for photos Ultra-stabilised video Dual Capture Centre Stage for video calls Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Animoji and Memoji Night mode Latest-generation Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Night mode Time-lapse QuickTake video up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) Spatial Audio and stereo recording Wind noise reduction Audio Mix
Inner (under-display): 4.0 MP; cover: 10.0 MPSamsung lists two selfie cameras: a 4.0 MP (F1.8) under-display camera in the main (inner) screen and a separate 10.0 MP (F2.2) cover-screen camera.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 10.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Rear Camera - Zoom
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x
Under Display Camera - Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
4.0 MP
Under Display Camera - F Number
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
F1.8
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Cover Camera - Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
10.0 MP
Cover Camera - F Number
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
F2.2
Cover Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Rear Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Rear Camera - OIS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Inner (under-display) camera - Auto Focus
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
NoSamsung lists the Fold6 inner-screen camera as "Under Display Camera"; the separate 10 MP cover-screen camera has its own Cover Camera rows.
Inner (under-display) camera - OIS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
NoSamsung lists the Fold6 inner-screen camera as "Under Display Camera"; the separate 10 MP cover-screen camera has its own Cover Camera rows.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
27 hours
Up-to local video playback · Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
23 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Video playback Up to 27 hours Video playback with iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Up to 40 hours Video playback (streamed) Up to 22 hours Video playback (streamed) with iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Up to 35 hours Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
4400 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 23 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
Typical battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
4400 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Audio Playback Time (Hours, Wireless)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Up to 77
Update policyDiffers
Sources
No fixed update duration is listed in this manufacturer technical source.No support years or promised major-version count are inferred. The installed operating system is listed separately.
Security updates until 31 July 2031This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Manufacturer operating system
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold6No source recorded
iOS 26
Not verified
S Pen Support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Stereo Support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Chipset / published CPUDiffers
A19 Pro chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Octa-core CPU (3.39 GHz, 3.1 GHz, 2.9 GHz and 2.2 GHz). Named in Samsung UK's Galaxy Z comparison table (Galaxy Z Fold7 buy page).
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
512 GB storage; RAM capacity is not listed by the manufacturer.
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK A3517; Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs) iPhone Air uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards). Learn more about eSIM Learn more about travelling with eSIM; Model A3517 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip NFC with reader mode Express Cards with Power Reserve* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
UK SM-F956BZSBEUB; 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.
StorageConfiguration
Sources
512 GB
256 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.
12 GB
Wireless connectivityConfiguration
Sources
Model A3517 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip NFC with reader mode Express Cards with Power Reserve* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.3.
USB connectionDiffers
Sources
USB-C connector with support for: Charging USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
USB Type-C; USB 3.2 Gen 1
Manufacturer-listed sensors
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold6No source recorded
Face ID Barometer High dynamic range gyro High-g accelerometer Proximity sensor Dual ambient light sensors
Not verified
eSIM only
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
No
Ingress protection
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
IP48Listed as Water Resistance (IP48) in Samsung UK's Galaxy Z comparison table, which gives no test conditions. IP4X is not a dust-tight rating.
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps
Slow Motion
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
229.2
Number of SIM
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM size
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
SIM Slot Type
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Infra
Sources
iPhone AirNo 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 AirNo source recorded
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
Sources
iPhone AirNo 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 AirNo source recorded
Not verified
B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
iPhone AirNo 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 AirNo source recorded
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
5G SDL Sub6
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
N75(1500+)
USB Interface
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Location Technology
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
MHL
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth v5.3
NFC
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
UWB (Ultra-Wideband)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
PC Sync.
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Android
Sensors
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Up to 18
Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Up to 18
Removable
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Mobile TV
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Show unverified (10)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Promised update duration
Sources
Galaxy Z Fold6No source recorded
Not verifiedNot listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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
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iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
Manufacturer UK reference price
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iPhone AirNo source recorded
Galaxy Z Fold6Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbers
Not verified
Not verifiedSamsung UK's catalogue did not list a price for this configuration.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone Air
512 GB · checked 19 Oct 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight165 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width74.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness5.64 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.5 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.
ApplePeak brightnessNot verified
Not published
Claimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
AppleClaimed charging rateNot verified
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Published total supportNot verified
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Wireless chargingNot verified
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Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
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Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNot verified
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IP ratingNot verified
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Pixel densityNot verified
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Maximum refresh rateNot verified
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Native telephoto reachNot verified
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Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
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Rear camera modulesNot verified
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8K recordingNot verified
Not published
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources2
- Apple UK — literal MG2V4QN/A configurationApple · accessed 19 Oct 2026
- Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 19 Oct 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight239 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size7.6 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
SamsungPeak brightnessNot verified
Not published
Claimed video playback23 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
Listed as Water Resistance (IP48) in Samsung UK's Galaxy Z comparison table, which gives no test conditions. 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 priceNot verified
All sources4
- Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold6 technical specifications — SM-F956BZSBEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK Galaxy Z Fold6 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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