This time around, we’re comparing Samsung’s latest “clamshell-like” foldable phone with an Apple classic. The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro will go head-to-head. Both the very different form factor of Samsung’s phone and the age (launched in 2023) of the still-powerful iPhone 15 Pro make the clash even more interesting.

Here, we’ll break down exactly what both devices bring to the table. We’ll start with the raw technical specs before moving into the key areas that matter most: design, display, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. Let’s jump straight into the full comparison between these two handsets.

Specs

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro

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	Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7	Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Dimensions (unfolded/folded)	166.7 x 75.2 x 6.5 mm / 85.5 x 75.2 x 13.7 mm	146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm
Weight	188 grams	187 grams
Main display	6.9-inch Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (120Hz)	6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED (1-120Hz)
Cover display	4.1-inch Super AMOLED (120Hz)	N/A
Resolution	2520 x 1080 / 1048 x 948	1179 x 2556
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 2500	Apple A17 Pro
RAM	12GB (LPDDR5X)	8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0)	128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB (NVMe)
Main camera	50MP (f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.57-inch sensor size, dual pixel PDAF, OIS)	48MP (f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.28-inch sensor size, 1.22um pixel size, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS)
Ultra-wide camera	12MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.2-inch sensor size, 123-degree FoV)	12MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV, 1.4um pixel size, dual pixel PDAF)
Telephoto camera	N/A	12MP (f/2.8 aperture, 1/3.5-inch sensor size, 1.0um pixel size, dual pixel PDAF, 3x optical zoom)
Periscope telephoto camera	N/A
Selfie camera	10MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.0-inch sensor size, 1.22um pixel size)	12MP (f/1.9 aperture, 1/3.6-inch sensor size, PDAF, OIS)
Battery size	4,300mAh	3,274mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless (charger not included)	20W wired, 15W wireless (MagSafe & Qi2), 7.5W wireless (Qi), 4.5W reverse wired (charger not included)
Colors	Blue Shadow, Jet Black, Coral Red	Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Design

Let’s begin by examining the hardware materials. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 adopts a sleek construction with a combination of glass and aluminum. Its competitor, the iPhone 15 Pro, achieves a more premium feel by using durable aerospace-grade titanium, complemented by glass. Both manufacturers prioritize a minimalist look with smooth, gently rounded corners. However, the main surfaces—covering the frame, front, and back panels—maintain a largely flat plane. On the front of the Z Flip 7, the inner folding screen features a centered, small hole-punch cutout for the camera. In contrast, the iPhone 15 Pro shows its already classic pill-shaped cutout. In both cases, you will find good optimization work in terms of bezels, being small and symmetrical.

When we look at control placement, the phones handle buttons quite differently. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has all of its controls neatly along the right side, stacking the volume keys and the power/lock button there. The power button serves a dual function, integrating a fingerprint scanner. The iPhone 15 Pro divides its controls: the power/lock key is on the right edge, but the left side is home to the volume controls, just below the customizable Action Key.

Flipping the devices over reveals the most significant visual contrast. The Galaxy Z Flip 7’s top half rear panel integrates a substantial secondary display. Two horizontal cameras are set cleanly into a corner of this large cover screen. The iPhone 15 Pro uses a more traditional form factor. Apple’s device presents a triple-camera system housed within Apple’s familiar raised, square camera island, located in the top-left corner.

Finally, the physical dimensions show clear variation. When unfolded, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 stands noticeably taller than its rival, though it maintains a narrower and slimmer overall profile. Despite their different forms, their weights are almost identical: the Galaxy Z Flip 7 weighs 188 grams, while the iPhone 15 Pro is just one gram lighter at 187 grams. For water and dust resistance, the Z Flip 7 carries an IP48 certification. The iPhone 15 Pro, however, offers the superior protection of an IP68 rating. Regardless of their distinct high-quality builds, both of these flagship devices tend to feel quite slippery in the hand.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Display

Unfolding the device reveals the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s notably larger main screen, which extends to 6.9 inches. Samsung built this panel as a Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X. Media consumption is excellent thanks to a smooth 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Its brightness capability is high, achieving a peak of 2,600 nits. The display efficiently maximizes its available area, reaching an approximate 88% screen-to-body ratio. It presents visuals at a sharp 2520 x 1080 resolution, utilizing a tall 21:9 aspect ratio. Furthermore, the phone includes a secondary 4.1-inch cover display. This smaller unit is a Super AMOLED panel that maintains a fixed 120Hz refresh rate (not adaptive) and matches the main screen’s impressive 2,600 nits peak brightness. This exterior screen displays content at a 1048 x 948 resolution and is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

In contrast, the iPhone 15 Pro features a substantially smaller 6.1-inch screen. This display, an LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel, also supports an adaptive refresh rate capping at 120Hz. For superior media quality, Apple includes support for both HDR10 and Dolby Vision standards. While its screen remains very bright, its peak output is slightly lower than its competitor, maxing out at 2,000 nits. The usable screen area is strong, registering a screen-to-body ratio of about 88.2%, and the resolution for content output is 1179 x 2556. The iPhone 15 Pro utilizes a slightly wider 19.5:9 aspect ratio and incorporates Apple’s Ceramic Shield glass for surface protection.

Regarding the overall viewing experience, both devices deliver top-tier performance. You can expect incredibly sharp detail, remarkably vivid colors, and exceptional viewing angles even on the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s cover display. Touch response is instantaneous across the board. Crucially, every display reaches sufficient brightness levels for comfortable use outdoors, and their high refresh rates ensure fluid navigation and seamless motion. A notable improvement on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is that the crease on its folding panel is significantly less noticeable compared to previous generations.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Performance

Powering the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is Samsung’s self-developed Exynos 2500 processor. This chip employs an in-house 3nm manufacturing process and gets robust support from 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. For storage, Samsung relies on the fast UFS 4.0 flash technology. Looking at the competition, the iPhone 15 Pro depends on the mighty Apple A17 Pro chip, which also benefits from a 3nm architecture, but courtesy of TSMC. This powerful processor pairs with 8GB of RAM and uses speedy NVMe flash storage. One key detail to remember is that neither of these flagship models gives users the option of expandable storage.

In day-to-day operation, both flagship devices possess more than enough capability to handle virtually any workload. Of course, this includes even the most resource-intensive applications. The Exynos 2500 is a newer chip, but the Apple A17 Pro definitely stands as a strong competitor. In fact, in benchmarks like Geekbench, Samsung’s SoC falls slightly behind in single-core performance. However, Samsung’s chipset shows dominance in multi-core tasks with up to 30% more performance.

Both chips also integrate powerful GPUs. This translates smoothly into mobile gaming. They easily manage demanding graphical software without encountering major issues, though extended heavy use will naturally cause them to warm up. Crucially, this generated heat does not cause their processing power to dip significantly. Neither phone suffers from performance-killing overheating, meaning they consistently maintain smooth operation even when running the most graphically advanced games available today.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Battery

Peel back the layers, and you’ll find the Galaxy Z Flip 7 relies on a 4,300mAh battery. That is a notable contrast to the iPhone 15 Pro, which packs a smaller 3,274mAh cell. This size gap is noticeable, although the way Android and iOS manage this capacity differs noticeably—especially when it comes to multitasking capabilities and app background behavior—which allows Apple to get extra juice from smaller batteries. Fair enough, the Z Flip 7’s battery is still on the smaller side compared to many conventional, non-folding Android giants.

So, how do these numbers stack up in the real world? Both phones actually provide decent longevity. However, external tests show that the iPhone 15 Pro has the advantage, offering around 10-12% more battery life. This could differ a lot depending on how you use the Galaxy Z Flip 7, considering its particular form factor. Some might rely more on the cover display than others, for example. But, overall, these are the numbers assuming you always use the inner display (device unfolded for a fair comparison).

When it’s time to plug in and power up, both devices offer very comparable wired speeds. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 supports 25W wired charging, plus it handles 15W wireless and even 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The iPhone 15 Pro, on the other hand, supports up to 20W wired charging, backed up by 15W MagSafe wireless and 4.5W reverse wired charging. The time spent waiting for a full charge is almost identical: the Galaxy Z Flip 7 needs about an hour and a half to hit 100%, while the iPhone 15 Pro can take up to an hour and 40 minutes.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Cameras

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 features camera hardware built around a dual-sensor arrangement located on the rear. This setup centers on a 50-megapixel primary camera (which uses a 1/1.57-inch sensor). It is assisted by a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens (equipped with a 1/3.2-inch sensor and offering a wide 123-degree field of view). Users often skip the internal selfie camera entirely when shooting portraits. Instead, they prefer to utilize these two high-quality rear sensors, a choice made easy by the phone’s large cover screen.

In contrast, the iPhone 15 Pro comes with a more complete triple-camera system. Its primary shooter is a robust 48-megapixel sensor (featuring a large 1/1.28-inch sensor size). Additionally, it includes a 12-megapixel ultrawide snapper (with a 1/2.55-inch sensor and a 120-degree field of view). The cherry on top is a 12-megapixel telephoto lens (1/3.5-inch sensor) capable of delivering 3x optical zoom.

When comparing the quality of the final images, both phones achieve very similar results. Apple’s color science makes pictures from the iPhone 15 Pro typically remain closer to real-life color and tone, and the phone consistently delivers reliable output across varied lighting. However, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 produces good camera results with plenty of detail and vibrant colors.

Both devices handle low-light conditions well when relying on their main cameras. That said, the ultrawide cameras on both models struggle more compared to their respective primary lenses. They exhibit a significant resolution gap in the ultrawide lens when compared to the main one (12MP versus 50MP or 48MP). Predictably, the iPhone 15 Pro easily takes the win in any telephoto comparison, given that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 completely lacks this camera.

Audio

Both the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the iPhone 15 Pro include a stereo speaker setup. While the audio quality remains strong on both flagship phones, the speakers found on the iPhone 15 Pro achieve a higher maximum volume. This shows the importance Apple gives to making its iPhones attractive for enjoying multimedia content even when you don’t have earphones nearby.

However, neither smartphone features the traditional 3.5mm audio jack, a common omission among high-end modern devices. For those who prefer a wired connection, you must rely on the Type-C port that both phones offer for audio output. Shifting to wireless options, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 supports the newer Bluetooth 5.4 standard. In comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro has Bluetooth 5.3.

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