Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB (Phantom Black)
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy · 1TB · Phantom Black
93
/ 100
From $2,099
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 3
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ OLED · IP68
96
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB (Phantom Black) lands at 93 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB (Phantom Black) if…
- ✓Improved durability
- ✓One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- ✓S-Pen on Fold7
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓A19 Pro chip
- ✓Up to 39 hours video playback
- ✓Up to 2 TB storage
Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB (Phantom Black) 93
vs 96 iPhone 17 Pro Max
Score breakdown
Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB (Phantom Black)
93 cpu 93
gpu 92
camera 91
battery 89
display 95
design 93
iPhone 17 Pro Max
96 cpu 98
gpu 96
camera 95
battery 92
display 95
design 95
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB (Phantom Black) | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Apple A19 Pro chip |
| Storage | 1TB | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Color | Phantom Black | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Display | — | 6.9″ OLED, 2868×1320 at 460 ppi |
| Battery (video) | — | Up to 39 hours |
| Charging | — | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W |
| OS | — | iOS 26 |
| Weight | — | 233 g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) |
Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB (Phantom Black)
Pros
- +Improved durability
- +One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- +S-Pen on Fold7
Cons
- −Crease still visible
- −Premium pricing
- −Inner display can scratch
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- +A19 Pro chip
- +Up to 39 hours video playback
- +Up to 2 TB storage
Cons
- −Premium price
- −Weighs 233 g
- −Wired charging requires 40W+ adapter
FAQ: Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB (Phantom Black) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB (Phantom Black) or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB (Phantom Black) worth the price? +
At $2,099, Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB (Phantom Black) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in display.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy Z Fold7 1TB (Phantom Black) or iPhone 17 Pro Max last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.