Apple iPhone 7 Plus
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
#509Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Performance
69.593.9
Camera
96.296.2
Display
77.089.3
Battery
23.386.7
Build
94.590.9
Connectivity
65.069.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
59.475.6
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 7 Plus features a solid aluminum frame with a glass front, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has a unique foldable design with a plastic front and glass back, both offering good build quality.
- The iPhone's 5.5-inch Retina IPS LCD display provides a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas the Z Flip's 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display boasts a higher resolution of 1080 x 2636 pixels and HDR10+ support.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A10 Fusion chip, while the Z Flip utilizes the Snapdragon 855+, with the latter offering more RAM at 8GB compared to the iPhone's 3GB.
- Both phones have dual 12 MP rear cameras with optical image stabilization, but the Z Flip offers an ultrawide lens and higher video recording capabilities.
- The iPhone has a 2900 mAh battery, while the Z Flip's 3300 mAh battery supports wireless charging, enhancing convenience.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 15.8.1, while the Z Flip operates on Android 12 with One UI 4.1.1, providing distinct user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
General
Release Date
2016, September 16
2020, February 11
Announced
2016, September 07
2020, February 11
Description
Versions:A1784 (Global), A1661 (USA & China), A1785 (Japan), A1786 (China)
Also available with 5GVersions: SM-F700F/DS (International), SM-F700U/DS (USA), SM-F700U1/DS (USA Unlocked), SM-F700W/DS (Canada), SM-F700N (Korea), M-F7000 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
5.5"
6.7"
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2636 pixels (~425 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
Octa-core (1x2.95 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", AF, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm
Front Camera Features
Face detection, HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable (11.1 Wh)
Li-Po 3300 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
15W wiredWireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
Unfolded: 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mmFolded: 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm
Weight
188 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Plastic front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Mirror Black, Mirror Purple, Mirror Gold, Thom Browne Edition
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
0.54 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1000/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer