Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy Z Flip8
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy Z Flip8
Battery capacity (4,300 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 17 Pro
Wired charging speed (40W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy Z Flip8
AnTuTu benchmark (2,477,554 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy Z Flip8
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Galaxy Z Flip8
Total weight (180g)
WinsValue
iPhone 17 Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.3" | 6.9" | |
| 1,206 × 2,622 | 1,080 × 2,520 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| 4x | — | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Samsung DeX (desktop experience support), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| 2,430,575 | 2,477,554 | |
| 9,923 | — | |
| 5,868 | 6,916 | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,998 mAh | 4,300 mAh | |
| 40W | 25W | |
| 25W | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 206g | 180g | |
| 8.8mm | 13.1mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | not specified | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Highest resolution main camera.