Apple iPhone 13 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 13 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple iPhone 13 is the cheaper of the two at $799 versus $1,800, a difference of about $1,001. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 13 stands out for significantly improved battery life over iphone 12, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is praised for thinnest and lightest galaxy z fold ever. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 if…
- →Significantly improved battery life over iPhone 12
- →Cinematic mode for video storytelling
- →Strong A15 Bionic chip handles anything
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 if…
- →Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- →7.6-inch foldable inner display
- →S Pen support
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13
Pros
- Significantly improved battery life over iPhone 12
- Cinematic mode for video storytelling
- Strong A15 Bionic chip handles anything
- Bright and vibrant OLED panel
- Solid value compared to Pro tier
Cons
- Only 60Hz display while Android rivals offered 120Hz
- Lightning connector showing its age
- Notch remains largely unchanged
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2.0 transfer speeds over Lightning
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Pros
- Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- 7.6-inch foldable inner display
- S Pen support
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
Cons
- $1800 starting price
- Only 25W wired charging
- Cover display crease still visible
- 239g is heavy
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 239 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 150 x 68 x 10.9 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP (under display) |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3227 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2160 x 1856 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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