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Apple iPhone 17e vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 17e

6.1″

UK MHRX4QN/A · Soft Pink · 256GB · A3634Full product profile
iPhone 17e, back exterior, soft pink colour, Fusion camera system, Apple logo in centre, front exterior, all screen design, notch with TrueDepth camera, thin black display border, rounded corners, straight sidesSoft Pink
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE

Up-to local video playback
iPhone 17e: 26 hours vs Galaxy Z Flip6: 23 hours
Native display resolution
iPhone 17e: 2532 × 1170 vs Galaxy Z Flip6: 2640 x 1080 (FHD+)
Manufacturer physical format
iPhone 17e: slab vs Galaxy Z Flip6: flip
Manufacturer device mass
iPhone 17e: 170 g vs Galaxy Z Flip6: 187 g
iPhone 17e first, Galaxy Z Flip6 second. Different is not better: see every verified difference below.
See the 15 verified differences
Samsung256 GB

Galaxy Z Flip6

6.7″ · Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

256 GB · Blue · UK SM-F741BLBGEUBFull product profile
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 in Blue, official product viewBlue
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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, Native zoom. 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.

iPhone 17eA19 chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Galaxy Z Flip6Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

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 Flip7 buy page).

Explore the full specifications
Galaxy Z Flip6

0.6″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 17e
6.1″
Galaxy Z Flip6
6.7″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

iPhone 17e
Not verified
Galaxy Z Flip6
Not verified

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

15 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Chip and core configuration

In Visual facts
iPhone 17eA19 chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Galaxy Z Flip6Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip6

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 Flip7 buy page).

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip6 technical specifications — SM-F741BLBGEUBSamsung UK Galaxy Z Flip7 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 facts
iPhone 17e26 hours
Galaxy Z Flip623 hours
Sources
iPhone 17e

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. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre-production iPhone 17e 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 17e technical specifications
Galaxy Z Flip6

Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip6 technical specifications — SM-F741BLBGEUB

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Manufacturer update-policy information

iPhone 17eNo fixed update duration is listed in this manufacturer technical source.
Galaxy Z Flip6Security updates until 31 July 2031
Sources
iPhone 17e

No support years or promised major-version count are inferred. The installed operating system is listed separately.

Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specifications
Galaxy Z Flip6

This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip6 technical specifications — SM-F741BLBGEUB

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Show 9 more verified differences

Rear camera system

iPhone 17e48MP Fusion camera system 48MP Fusion Main: 26mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels Digital zoom up to 10x 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) 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 Flip6Rear: 50 MP + 12 MP; Front: 10 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip6

Video recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60 fps.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip6 technical specifications — SM-F741BLBGEUB

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Manufacturer display specification

iPhone 17eSuper Retina XDR display 6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display 2532x1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi HDR display True Tone Wide colour (P3) Haptic Touch 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) 800 nits max brightness (typical); 1,200 nits peak brightness (HDR) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-reflective coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously The iPhone 17e 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 6.06 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Galaxy Z Flip6Main: 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2640 × 1080, up to 120 Hz; Cover: 3.4-inch Super AMOLED, 748 × 720
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip6

Main screen measured as a full rectangle: 170.3 mm (6.7-inch); 166.4 mm (6.6-inch) with rounded corners; resolution class FHD+. Cover screen: 86.1 mm (3.4-inch) full rectangle; 83.2 mm (3.3-inch) with rounded corners.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip6 technical specifications — SM-F741BLBGEUB

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer battery and charging claims

iPhone 17eVideo playback Up to 26 hours Video playback (streamed) Up to 21 hours Fast-charge capable Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Galaxy Z Flip64000 mAh
Sources
iPhone 17e

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. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre-production iPhone 17e 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 17e technical specifications
Galaxy Z Flip6

Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 23 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip6 technical specifications — SM-F741BLBGEUB

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Front camera specification

iPhone 17e12MP TrueDepth camera ƒ/1.9 aperture Autofocus with Focus Pixels Retina Flash 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 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 Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) Spatial Audio and stereo recording Wind noise reduction Audio Mix
Galaxy Z Flip610.0 MP
Sources

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Small physical differences (1)
Configuration & compatibility details (2)

Exact UK hardware, SIM and cellular specification

iPhone 17eUK A3634; Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) Dual eSIM support Learn more about eSIM Learn more about travelling with eSIM; Model A3634 * 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 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 NFC with reader mode Express Cards with power reserve
Galaxy Z Flip6UK SM-F741BLBGEUB; 5G; dual SIM (one physical SIM + eSIM, or 2 eSIMs)
Sources
iPhone 17e

* 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 .

Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specifications
Galaxy Z Flip6

Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL. Samsung does not state the physical SIM size for this model. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip6 technical specifications — SM-F741BLBGEUB

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

UK model wireless capabilities

iPhone 17eModel A3634 * 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 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 NFC with reader mode Express Cards with power reserve
Galaxy Z Flip6Wi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3
Sources
iPhone 17e

* 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 .

Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specifications
Galaxy Z Flip6

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 Flip6 technical specifications — SM-F741BLBGEUB

An 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 (71)

Expandable storage

iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy Z Flip6

Samsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip6 technical specifications — SM-F741BLBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy Z Flip6

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 17eiOS 26
Galaxy Z Flip6Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip6

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 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

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 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy Z Flip6

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 Flip6 technical specifications — SM-F741BLBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ingress protection

iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6IP48
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy Z Flip6

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 Flip7 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 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy Z Flip6

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.

Optical-quality zoom

iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy Z Flip6

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.

Published peak brightness

iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy Z Flip6

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 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy Z Flip6

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.

4G FDD LTE

iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6B1(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 17e

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 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6N1(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 17e

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 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 10x
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Sources
iPhone 17e

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 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy Z Flip6

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 17eFace ID Barometer High dynamic range gyro High-g accelerometer Proximity sensor Dual ambient light sensors
Galaxy Z Flip6Not verified
Sources
Galaxy Z Flip6

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 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.

Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specifications
Galaxy Z Flip6

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 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy Z Flip6

Samsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.

Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip6 technical specifications — SM-F741BLBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging

iPhone 17eNot verified
Galaxy Z Flip6Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy Z Flip6

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.

1 shared field has the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs92 specificationsiPhone 17eGalaxy Z Flip6
71.5mm
Manufacturer width
71.9mm
Closed width
7.8mm
Manufacturer thickness
14.9mm
Closed thickness
Width: 71.5 mm; Height: 146.7 mm; Depth: 7.80 mmExact selected UK model; axis labels retained.
165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm (height × width × depth); folded: 85.1 x 71.9 x 14.9 mm
Form Factor
Sources
Not verified
Flip
6.1″
Manufacturer marketed display diagonal · Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.
6.7″
Main / inner screen diagonal · Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
120Hz
Super Retina XDR display 6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display 2532x1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi HDR display True Tone Wide colour (P3) Haptic Touch 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) 800 nits max brightness (typical); 1,200 nits peak brightness (HDR) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-reflective coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously The iPhone 17e 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 6.06 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Main: 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2640 × 1080, up to 120 Hz; Cover: 3.4-inch Super AMOLED, 748 × 720Main screen measured as a full rectangle: 170.3 mm (6.7-inch); 166.4 mm (6.6-inch) with rounded corners; resolution class FHD+. Cover screen: 86.1 mm (3.4-inch) full rectangle; 83.2 mm (3.3-inch) with rounded corners.
2532 × 1170
2640 x 1080 (FHD+)
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
Not verified
16M
Size (Sub_Display)
Sources
Not verified
86.1mm (3.4" full rectangle) / 83.2mm (3.3" rounded corners)
Resolution (Sub Display)
Sources
Not verified
720 x 748
Technology (Sub Display)
Sources
Not verified
Super AMOLED
Colour Depth (Sub Display)
Sources
Not verified
16M
Rear camera modules
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
2
48MP Fusion camera system 48MP Fusion Main: 26mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels Digital zoom up to 10x 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) 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; Front: 10 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fpsVideo recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60 fps.
12MP TrueDepth camera ƒ/1.9 aperture Autofocus with Focus Pixels Retina Flash 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 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 Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) Spatial Audio and stereo recording Wind noise reduction Audio Mix
10.0 MP
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
Not verified
50.0 MP + 12.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
Not verified
F1.8, F2.2
Rear Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Rear Camera - OIS
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Rear Camera - Zoom
Sources
Not verified
Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 10x
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
Not verified
10.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
Not verified
F2.2
Front Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
Not verified
No
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
26 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. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre-production iPhone 17e 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.
Video playback Up to 26 hours Video playback (streamed) Up to 21 hours Fast-charge capable Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteryAll 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. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre-production iPhone 17e 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.
4000 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 23 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
Typical battery capacity
Sources
Not verified
4000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Audio Playback Time (Hours, Wireless)
Sources
Not verified
Up to 68
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 Flip6No source recorded
iOS 26
Not verified
Stereo Support
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
Not verified
No
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support
Sources
Not verified
Yes
A19 chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 4-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 Flip7 buy page).
256 GB storage; RAM capacity is not listed by the manufacturer.
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK A3634; Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) Dual eSIM support Learn more about eSIM Learn more about travelling with eSIM; Model A3634 * 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 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 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 .
UK SM-F741BLBGEUB; 5G; dual SIM (one physical SIM + eSIM, or 2 eSIMs)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL. Samsung does not state the physical SIM size for this model. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Not verifiedNot listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.
12 GB
Model A3634 * 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 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 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 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-C connector with support for: Charging USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
USB Type-C; USB 3.2 Gen 1
Manufacturer-listed sensors
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Galaxy Z Flip6No source recorded
Face ID Barometer High dynamic range gyro High-g accelerometer Proximity sensor Dual ambient light sensors
Not verified
Ingress protection
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iPhone 17eNo 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
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Not verified
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Video Recording Resolution
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Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps
Slow Motion
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Not verified
240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD
Available Storage (GB)
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Not verified
227.7
Number of SIM
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Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM Slot Type
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Not verified
SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Infra
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Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL
2G GSM
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Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
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Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
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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
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Not verified
B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6
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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
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Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
5G SDL Sub6
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Not verified
N75(1500+)
USB Interface
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Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
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Not verified
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Location Technology
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Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
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Not verified
USB Type-C
MHL
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Not verified
No
Wi-Fi
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Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct
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Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
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Not verified
Bluetooth v5.3
NFC
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Not verified
Yes
PC Sync.
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Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
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Not verified
Android
Sensors
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Not verified
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)
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Not verified
Up to 19
Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)
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Not verified
Up to 20
Removable
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Not verified
No
Video Playing Resolution
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Not verified
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Mobile TV
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Not verified
No
Show unverified (13)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.
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Pixel density
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Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Native telephoto reach
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
8K video recording
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Not verified8K recording · Not verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
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
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Galaxy Z Flip6No 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
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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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Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
eSIM only
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Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Manufacturer UK reference price
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iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe manufacturer's UK store did not list a price for this configuration.
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Apple iPhone 17e

256 GB · checked 19 Oct 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight170 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.

Apple
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback26 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. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre-production iPhone 17e 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
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNot verified

Not published

IP ratingNot verified

Not published

RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rateNot verified

Not published

Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modulesNot verified

Not published

8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources2
  1. Apple UK — literal MHRX4QN/A configurationApple · accessed 19 Oct 2026
  2. Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specificationsApple · accessed 19 Oct 2026

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight187 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width71.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Closed width

Samsung
Thickness14.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Closed thickness

Samsung
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback23 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

Samsung
eSIM onlyNot verified

Not published

Samsung
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.

Samsung
RAM12 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 modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources4
  1. Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip6 technical specifications — SM-F741BLBGEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip6 product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  4. Samsung UK Galaxy Z Flip7 buy page (with Galaxy Z comparison)Samsung · accessed 23 Sept 2026
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