Apple iPhone 7 Plus
#1366
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
#472Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Performance
69.594.0
Camera
96.296.2
Display
77.089.3
Battery
23.386.7
Build
94.590.2
Connectivity
65.085.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
59.476.7
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 7 Plus features a solid build with an aluminum frame and glass front, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G has a unique foldable design with a plastic front and glass back.
- In terms of display, the iPhone has a 5.5-inch Retina IPS LCD, whereas the Galaxy Z Flip offers a larger 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+ support.
- Performance-wise, the iPhone is powered by the A10 Fusion chip, while the Galaxy Z Flip utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 865 5G+, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have dual 12 MP rear cameras with optical image stabilization, but the Galaxy Z Flip also includes an ultrawide lens and higher video recording capabilities.
- The iPhone's battery capacity is 2900 mAh, compared to the Galaxy's 3300 mAh, which also supports faster charging and wireless charging.
- Software experiences differ, with the iPhone running iOS and the Galaxy operating on Android with One UI, both offering distinct ecosystems and features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
General
Release Date
2016, September 16
2020, July 22
Announced
2016, September 07
2020, July 22
Description
Versions:A1784 (Global), A1661 (USA & China), A1785 (Japan), A1786 (China)
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-F707B (International); SM-F707U (USA); SM-F707U1 (USA Unlocked); SM-F707W (Canada); SM-F707N (South Korea); SM-F7070 (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 SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+)
CPU
Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
Adreno 650
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 wired9W wireless
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
Mystic Grey, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
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 (6CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, 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 13, One UI 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer