Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory)
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy · 512GB · Ivory
93
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 5
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ LTPO · Titanium
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory) lands at 93 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 Max if…
- ✓Industry-leading A19 Pro silicon
- ✓New vapor-chamber cooling
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory) 93
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max
Score breakdown
Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory)
93 cpu 93
gpu 92
camera 91
battery 89
display 95
design 93
iPhone 17 Pro Max
98 cpu 100
gpu 98
camera 98
battery 90
display 95
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory) | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| Storage | ▲ 512GB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Color | Ivory | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Display | — | 6.9″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2868×1320 |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Rear camera | — | 48 MP + 48 MP UW + 48 MP 6× tele |
| Battery | — | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | — | 45W wired, 30W MagSafe |
| OS | — | iOS 19 |
| Weight | — | 232 g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
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 Max
Pros
- +Industry-leading A19 Pro silicon
- +New vapor-chamber cooling
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Premium price
- −Weight crept up with titanium chassis
- −Still 45 W charging ceiling
FAQ: Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory) or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy Z Fold7 512GB (Ivory) 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.