Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory)
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy · 512GB · Ivory
93
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
iPhone 17 Pro wins by 3
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro
A19 Pro · 6.3″ LTPO · Titanium
96
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory) lands at 93 and iPhone 17 Pro at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory) if…
- ✓Improved durability
- ✓One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- ✓S-Pen on Fold7
Pick iPhone 17 Pro if…
- ✓A19 Pro in a compact flagship
- ✓Improved 6× telephoto
- ✓Best single-core CPU shipping
Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory) 93
vs 96 iPhone 17 Pro
Score breakdown
Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory)
93 cpu 93
gpu 92
camera 91
battery 89
display 95
design 93
iPhone 17 Pro
96 cpu 100
gpu 96
camera 96
battery 86
display 94
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory) | iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| Storage | ▲ 512GB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Color | Ivory | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Display | — | 6.3″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2622×1206 |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Battery | — | 3900 mAh |
| Charging | — | 45W wired, 30W MagSafe |
| OS | — | iOS 19 |
Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory)
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
Pros
- +A19 Pro in a compact flagship
- +Improved 6× telephoto
- +Best single-core CPU shipping
Cons
- −12 GB RAM still tight for aggressive AI
- −Charging conservative
- −Pro tax over iPhone 17 Air
FAQ: Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory) vs iPhone 17 Pro
Which is better, Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory) or iPhone 17 Pro? +
iPhone 17 Pro scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory) worth the price? +
At $1,999, Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in display.
Is iPhone 17 Pro worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 17 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory) or iPhone 17 Pro 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.