Apple iPhone XS vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone XS and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple iPhone XS is the cheaper of the two at $999 versus $1,800, a difference of about $801. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone XS stands out for first 7nm a12 bionic chip in a smartphone, 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 XS if…
- →First 7nm A12 Bionic chip in a smartphone
- →eSIM support for dual SIM capability
- →Excellent Super Retina OLED display
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 XS
Pros
- First 7nm A12 Bionic chip in a smartphone
- eSIM support for dual SIM capability
- Excellent Super Retina OLED display
- Improved Face ID speed over iPhone X
- Premium stainless steel build
Cons
- Small battery at 2658 mAh
- No ultrawide camera
- 5W charger in the box
- Minimal upgrade over iPhone X
- No Night mode for camera
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 XS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 12 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 177 g | 239 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, glass back | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm | 150 x 68 x 10.9 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP (under display) |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2658 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) |
| Type | Super Retina OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 2160 x 1856 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 725 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz + 4x1.6 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Apple A12 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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