Apple
Device summary
Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold7
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $1,999 | $2,000 |
| Display size | 5.4-inch | 6.5-inch |
| Dimensions | 84.1 mm × 117.8 mm × 11.3 mm | 72.8 mm × 158.4 mm × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 254 g | 215 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 |
| Back material | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display | ||
| Cover display size | 5.4" | 6.5" |
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Cover display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1878 × 2670 | 2184 × 1968 |
| Cover resolution | 1398 × 2034 | 2520 × 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 | UTG with titanium plate (main) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| RAM | — | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Fusion Main · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.7 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Fusion Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | — | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom · OIS |
| Front cameras | Outer Center Stage · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner under-display FaceTime · ƒ/1.8 | Cover selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | — |
| Charging standard | USB-C, MagSafe up to 25W, Qi2 up to 25W | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare |
| Video playback (Manufacturer claim) | 31 h | — |
| Battery type | Dual built-in rechargeable lithium-ion | — |
| Typical capacity | — | 4400 mAh |
| Rated capacity | — | 4272 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s) | USB‑C |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Titanium | Advanced Armor Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP48 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $1,999 | $2,000 |
| Display size | 5.4-inch | 6.5-inch |
| Dimensions | 84.1 mm × 117.8 mm × 11.3 mm | 72.8 mm × 158.4 mm × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 254 g | 215 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 |
| Back material | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display | ||
| Cover display size | 5.4" | 6.5" |
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Cover display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1878 × 2670 | 2184 × 1968 |
| Cover resolution | 1398 × 2034 | 2520 × 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 | UTG with titanium plate (main) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| RAM | — | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Fusion Main · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.7 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Fusion Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | — | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom · OIS |
| Front cameras | Outer Center Stage · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner under-display FaceTime · ƒ/1.8 | Cover selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2; Inner selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | — |
| Charging standard | USB-C, MagSafe up to 25W, Qi2 up to 25W | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare |
| Video playback (Manufacturer claim) | 31 h | — |
| Battery type | Dual built-in rechargeable lithium-ion | — |
| Typical capacity | — | 4400 mAh |
| Rated capacity | — | 4272 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s) | USB‑C |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Titanium | Advanced Armor Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP48 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Galaxy Z Fold7
40.6 mm taller
Width
iPhone Duo
11.3 mm wider
Weight
Galaxy Z Fold7
39 g lighter
Thickness
Galaxy Z Fold7
2.4 mm thinner
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
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User Experience Summary
Galaxy Z Fold7
Strengths
- Thinnest, lightest Fold — transformative daily carry
- Usable 6.5-inch 21:9 cover screen plus 8-inch inner tablet
- Mature multitasking with stashed window support
Compromises
- No S Pen — dealbreaker for stylus workflows
- Camera bump wobble on flat surfaces
- Cover display less sharp than S25 Ultra