Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 ($1,999) vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ($1,299) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right foldable.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,999 | $1,299 |
| Weight | 215g | 249g |
| Display | 8" Inner / 6.5" Cover | 6.9" 120Hz OLED |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite | A20 Pro |
| Camera | 200MP Main | 48MP Pro Fusion Triple |
| Battery | 4,400mAh | — |
| Hinge | 7th gen ultra-thin | — |
| Mode | DeX desktop | — |
| Storage | — | 256GB–2TB |
| Rating | — | IP68 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Thinnest Z Fold to date
- Best foldable productivity
- 200MP camera
- Reduced screen crease
- Samsung DeX desktop mode
- $1,999 very steep
- Heavier than slabs
- Crease still visible
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Longest battery life of any iPhone (up to 45 hrs video)
- Biggest Pro display at 6.9"
- Same A20 Pro camera system as 18 Pro
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- $1,299 starting price, $100 over 18 Pro
- 249g, the heaviest current iPhone
- Same aluminum-not-titanium tradeoff as 18 Pro
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the better value at $1,299. If weight matters most, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 carries lighter at 215g. Both are part of our curated foldable index — tap through to check current pricing.