Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Compare Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 side by side: Apple A19 Pro (2nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm), 48MP vs 12MP…

Apple

Galaxy Z Flip 5

$999

6categories won

2 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 17 Air, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the iPhone 17 Air leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy Z Flip 5. Choose the Galaxy Z Flip 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 17 Air if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy Z Flip 5

Galaxy Z Flip 5 takes battery honors offering 3,700 mAh alongside 25W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Flip 5

Galaxy Z Flip 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraiPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air wins photography with 48MP main imaging and 1x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy Z Flip 5

Galaxy Z Flip 5 wins on budget and value at $999 compared to $1099.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

iPhone 17 Air vs Galaxy Z Flip 5: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Air, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Specification	iPhone 17 Air	Galaxy Z Flip 5
Screen size	6.6"	6.7"
Resolution	1260 x 2740Winner	1080 x 2640
Pixel density	457 ppiWinner	426 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2800 nitsWinner	1750 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Air, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Specification	iPhone 17 Air	Galaxy Z Flip 5
Chipset	Apple A19 Pro (2nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)
Process node	2 nmWinner	4 nm
AnTuTu score	2,400,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	8900	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Air, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Specification	iPhone 17 Air	Galaxy Z Flip 5
Main sensor	48 MPWinner	12 MP
Rear cameras	1	2Winner
Optical zoom	1x	—
Ultrawide	—	12 MP
Selfie camera	24 MPWinner	10 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps	4K at 60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Air, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Specification	iPhone 17 Air	Galaxy Z Flip 5
Capacity	3,150 mAh	3,700 mAhWinner
Wired charging	25 W	25 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Air, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Specification	iPhone 17 Air	Galaxy Z Flip 5
Weight	149 gWinner	187 g
Thickness	5.5 mmWinner	6.9 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IPX8
Build	Grade 5 Titanium mid-plate, ultra-thin ceramic back, Ceramic Shield 2 front	Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back and cover screen, Ultra Thin Glass inner folding screen

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Air, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Specification	iPhone 17 Air	Galaxy Z Flip 5
Operating system	iOS 19	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS updates	7 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Air, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Specification	iPhone 17 Air	Galaxy Z Flip 5
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,099	$999Winner