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Galaxy Z Fold3 vs iPhone Air: Which One Should You Buy?

iPhone Air edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.1/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Samsung · 2021

Galaxy Z Fold3

Galaxy Z Fold3
78/ 100
Launch price$1,799
Apple · 2025

iPhone Air

iPhone Air
78/ 100
Launch price$999
Head-to-head

iPhone Air wins 4 of 7 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Galaxy Z Fold3
Galaxy Z Fold3
1 win
iPhone Air
iPhone Air
4 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplayConnectivityValue
Galaxy Z Fold3iPhone Air
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedTie
    90
    90
  • CameraiPhone Air
    75
    82
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieiPhone Air
    40
    76
  • BatteryGalaxy Z Fold3
    70
    58
  • DisplayiPhone Air
    86
    90
  • ConnectivityiPhone Air
    83
    88
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueTie
    55
    55
Key differences
  • Galaxy Z Fold3 has the bigger battery4,400 mAh vs 3,149 mAh
  • Galaxy Z Fold3 charges faster25W vs 20W
  • iPhone Air has a sharper main camera48 MP vs 12 MP
  • Galaxy Z Fold3 has the bigger screen7.6" vs 6.5"
  • iPhone Air is lighter165 g vs 271 g
  • iPhone Air launched cheaper$999 vs $1,799
  • iPhone Air has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 4 MP
  • iPhone Air has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.2
  • iPhone Air has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Galaxy Z Fold3
  • ✓Bigger 4,400 mAh battery (+1,251 mAh)
  • ✓12 MP main camera
  • ✓7.6" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy iPhone Air
  • ✓106 g lighter (165 g), easier to hold
  • ✓$800 cheaper at launch ($999 vs $1799)
  • ✓48 MP main camera

Full specifications

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SpecificationGalaxy Z Fold3iPhone Air
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone Air Wins Display
Screen typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen Size7.6"6.5"
Resolution & Density2208x1768 (374 ppi)2736x1260 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness1,200 nits peak3,000 nits peak
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorSnapdragon 888 (5nm)Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsAdreno 660Apple GPU (6-core)
Operating SystemAndroid 11iOS 26
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone Air Wins Camera
Primary Camera12 MP, f/1.8, OIS48 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Fusion 48MP
Telephoto Zoom12 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2.4, OISNone (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera12 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens4 MP, f/1.818 MP, f/1.9
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 iPhone Air Lightest Chassis
Dimensions158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm156.2 x 74.7 x 5.64 mm
Weight271 g165 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIPX8IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Galaxy Z Fold3 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,400 mAh3,149 mAh
Wired Fast Charging25W wired fast charging20W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging11W wireless charging25W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.26.0
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$1799$999
Our verdict

iPhone Air wins — BeastScore 78.1/100

After comparing all the specs, iPhone Air is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 78.1 vs top rival 78.0 and Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 12 MP.

Buy Galaxy Z Fold3 if you want

Larger battery capacity: 4,400 mAh (+1,251 mAh more) · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

Buy iPhone Air if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 78.1 vs top rival 78.0 · Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 12 MP

Common questions

Which is better: Galaxy Z Fold3 or iPhone Air?

iPhone Air leads with an overall BeastScore of 78.1/100 compared to Galaxy Z Fold3 (78.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 78.1 vs top rival 78.0 and Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 12 MP.

What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy Z Fold3 and iPhone Air?

Galaxy Z Fold3 has a 7.6-inch display and 4400 mAh battery. iPhone Air has a 6.5-inch display and 3149 mAh battery.

How do Galaxy Z Fold3 and iPhone Air compare for speed?

Galaxy Z Fold3 scores 90/100 for performance; iPhone Air scores 90/100.

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