Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Apple iPhone 17
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Apple iPhone 17 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has better resolution of 2176 x 1812 than Apple iPhone 17 which has resolution of 2600 x 1200. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 17
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | Apple iPhone 17 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4190 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 139999 | Rs. 89990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 26, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is Rs. 139999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 17 is Rs. 89990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has larger screen size of 7.6 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 17's 6.3 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has Screen type where as Apple iPhone 17 has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 441 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 373 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has 21.6:18 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 17 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 17 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 17's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera. Apple iPhone 17 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 5's 10 MP + 4 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has version 13 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 17 has version v19 iOS Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | Apple iPhone 17 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Z Fold 5 | iPhone 17 |
| 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 26, 2023 | September, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 129.9 x 154.9 x 6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 253 g | |
| Colors | Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X, (1B) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 7.6 inches, 1812 x 2176 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1200 x 2600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 21.6:18 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 373 PPI | ~ 441 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.1% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750nits Brightness | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 2000 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, 6.2 inches, 904 x 2316 pixels, 387 PPI, 23.1:9 Aspect Ratio | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) | 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 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 8 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.5, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | 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 | S-Pen Support, stereo speakers, AI Mobile (Galaxy AI), Embedded-SIM, Dimensions Folded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 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) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow-Mo, Video | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 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) Under display 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Cover camera Punch Hole | 24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Depth Sensor) TrueDepth Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | iOS v19 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple Bionic A19 |
| CPU | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.36GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Apple 4 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, APE, DSF, DFF | 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-Po Battery | 4190 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 45W MagSafe |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours | |