Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is the cheaper of the two at $899 versus $1,100, a difference of about $201. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 15 Plus stands out for outstanding battery life from large 4383 mah cell, while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is praised for compact flip form factor. 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 15 Plus if…
- →Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- →Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- →48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 if…
- →Compact flip form factor
- →Large 3.9-inch cover display
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Pros
- Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
- First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
- Large display great for media consumption
Cons
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
- Bulky and heavy for everyday use
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Pros
- Compact flip form factor
- Large 3.9-inch cover display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 25W charging is slow
- Still visible crease on inner display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 85 x 72 x 14.6 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4383 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches (inner), 3.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2640 x 1080 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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