Apple iPhone Air (12GB + 1TB) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (16GB + 1TB)

86
Beebom Score

80
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | 8", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP/18MP (Front) | 200MP+10MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3149mAh, 20W | 4400mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 1TB | 1TB | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | 8", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP/18MP (Front) | 200MP+10MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3149mAh, 20W | 4400mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black | Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet black, Mint | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2025 | July 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 19, 2025 | July 25, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,19,900 | ₹1,74,999 | ||
| Colors | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black | Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet black, Mint | ||
| Launch | September 09, 2025 | July 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 19, 2025 | July 25, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,19,900 | ₹1,74,999 |
Display
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1968 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2736 pixels | 2184 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | |||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 386 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | QXGA+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1968 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2736 pixels | 2184 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | |||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 386 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | QXGA+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
| Weight | 165 grams | 215 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield 2 | - | ||
| Back | Ceramic | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Armor Aluminium | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP48 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 | |||
| Weight | 165 grams | 215 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield 2 | - | ||
| Back | Ceramic | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Armor Aluminium | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP48 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 |
Processor
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 830 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 830 |
Main Camera
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Action Mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Action Mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Chat Assist, Circle to Search | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Chat Assist, Circle to Search |
Selfie Camera
| Front Camera Resolution | 18 MP | 10 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Videos | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 18 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Videos | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Capacity | 3149 mAh | 4400 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 3149 mAh | 4400 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 25 W |
Memory
| Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted |















