Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 95.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 5G
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max wins 3 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsSamsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 5G9698
- Camerafrom specsApple iPhone 17 Pro Max9182
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieSamsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 5G7688
- BatteryApple iPhone 17 Pro Max7033
- Displayfrom specsTie9292
- ConnectivityApple iPhone 17 Pro Max10065
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery4,823 mAh vs 4,800 mAh
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 5G has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 5G has the bigger screen7.6" vs 6.9"
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 5G is lighter199 g vs 233 g
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 5G has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 18 MP
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.4
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 5G has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Apple A19 Pro
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 95.0/100
After comparing all the specs, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 0W and Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system).
Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)
Significantly larger display: 7.6" vs max 6.9" for media & multitasking · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB
Common questions
Which is better: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 5G?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 95.0/100 compared to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 5G (95.0/100), driven by advantages in Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 0W and Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system).
What are the main battery and display differences between Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 5G?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 4823 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 5G has a 7.6-inch display and 4800 mAh battery.
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