The iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is launching as part of the iPhone 17 Series, is currently available for pre-booking with deliveries commencing soon. This new model will be directly competing with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. This comparison examines the key features of both devices.
**Display: ** The iPhone 17 Pro Max integrates a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, offering a dynamic refresh rate range from 1Hz to 120Hz. This display is also enhanced with a 7-layer anti-reflective coating for improved clarity.
The Samsung foldable phone has an 8-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2600 nits peak brightness. On its exterior, there is a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display, also with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The cover screen utilizes Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 for protection, while the primary inner screen employs Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
**Processor:** The iPhone 17 Pro Max is powered by the A19 Pro Bionic processor, engineered for fast performance and multitasking, alongside a vapor cooling chamber. The foldable phone uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. According to the NanoReview Net report, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 excels in gaming and CPU performance. However, the Apple chipset might offer superior battery efficiency.
**Camera:** The iPhone houses a 48MP triple fusion camera system. This system incorporates a tetraprism telephoto camera with up to 8x optical zoom and 40x hybrid zoom. It is intended to enhance zoom quality, portrait photos, and macro photography. The Samsung foldable phone features a 200MP primary, 12MP ultra-wide, and a 10MP telephoto camera setup. In addition, it includes a 10MP camera on the cover display and another 10MP sensor on the interior screen.
**Battery:** Apple typically does not reveal battery capacities during product launches. Reports, however, indicate the iPhone 17 Pro Max will have a 5000 mAh battery. The company suggests up to 39 hours of battery life on a single charge. The foldable phone also comes with a 5000mAh battery, intended for reliable use.
**Price Points:** The iPhone 17 Pro Max is priced at ₹1,49,900, ₹1,69,900, ₹1,89,900, and ₹2,29,900 for 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage options respectively. Pre-orders are open, though there may be delivery delays. For the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the prices are set at ₹1,74,999, ₹1,86,999, and ₹2,16,999 for 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, and 16GB/1TB versions.