Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB RAM + 1TB) vs Apple iPhone 17 Air
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB RAM + 1TB) has better RAM than Apple iPhone 17 Air. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB RAM + 1TB) has better resolution of 2160 x 1856 than Apple iPhone 17 Air which has resolution of 2600 x 1200. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB RAM + 1TB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 17 Air
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB RAM + 1TB) | Apple iPhone 17 Air |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.6 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 1 TB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 200999 | Rs. 79990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 10, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB RAM + 1TB) is Rs. 200999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 07, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 17 Air is Rs. 79990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB RAM + 1TB) has larger screen size of 7.6 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 17 Air's 6.1 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB RAM + 1TB) has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 17 Air has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 374 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB RAM + 1TB) has 23.1:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 17 Air has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB RAM + 1TB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 17 Air's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB RAM + 1TB) has more Internal Memory (1 TB) than Apple iPhone 17 Air (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB RAM + 1TB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 17 Air's 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 17 Air will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB RAM + 1TB)'s 10 MP + 4 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB RAM + 1TB) has version 14 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 17 Air has version v18 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB RAM + 1TB) | Apple iPhone 17 Air |
| General | ||
| Model | Z Fold 6 5G, SM-F956BZSDINS | iPhone 17 AIr |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano + eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 10, 2024 | September 07, 2025 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide, Protection Film (Main Screen Only) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 132.6 x 153.5 x 5.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | |
| Colors | Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink, Black, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 7.6 inches, 1856 x 2160 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1200 x 2600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 23.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 374 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | |
| Glass Type | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | 2600nits Brightness | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 1200 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Small Notch |
| Foldable Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | Yes, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 6.3 inches, 968 x 2376 pixels, 120Hz, 1600 nits (peak), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: 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), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, Lightning Port |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | E-sim Support, Stereo Speakers, AI Mobile (Galaxy AI), Photo Assist, Chat Assist, Browsing Assist, Dimensions Folded: 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 23mm, 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 66mm, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, 12mm, 1.12µm | 12 MP ƒ/1.5 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Dual Recording, Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Video, Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 30x | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 4 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 2.0µm, Under Display 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/3", 1.22µm Punch Hole | 24 MP Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | iOS v18 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple |
| CPU | 3.39 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) | Apple Core GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4400 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W MagSafe |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 23 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 77 hours | 100 hours |