Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a newer model: Apple iPhone 18 Pro →

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 are closely matched overall (within 4 points).
  • Key differences: only Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 has fingerprint scanner; resolution, where Apple iPhone 17 Pro has 1206 × 2622 vs 1080 × 2520 px; dust & water resistance, where Apple iPhone 17 Pro has IP68 vs IP48; weight, where Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is 26 g lighter; pixel density, where Apple iPhone 17 Pro has 460 vs 400 PPI.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 are closely matched
Apple iPhone 17 Pro · 81 overall, #28 of 139
76
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 · 80 overall, #34 of 139
72
Key differences
  • Fingerprint scannerSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 only
  • ResolutionApple iPhone 17 Pro 1206 × 2622 vs 1080 × 2520 px
  • Dust & Water resistanceApple iPhone 17 Pro IP68 vs IP48
  • WeightSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 26 g lighter
  • Pixel densityApple iPhone 17 Pro 460 vs 400 PPI

Scores by Category

iPhone 17 Pro wins 5 of 14 categories · Galaxy Z Flip 8 wins 4

CategoryiPhone 17 ProGalaxy Z Flip 8Lead
Display
Tie
Rear Camera
+5
Power & Battery
+4
Benchmark
+99
Chip
+12
Memory
+26
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
+27
Miscellaneous
+6
Storage
+4
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+30
Connectivity
Tie
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

206 g180 g
iPhone 17 ProGalaxy Z Flip 8

iPhone 17 Pro is 26 g (14%) heavier than Galaxy Z Flip 8.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro
Galaxy Z Flip 8
RAM capacity
12 GB
12 GB

Storage

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Storage capacity
256 GB
256 GB

Display

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Resolution
1206 × 2622 px
1080 × 2520 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display technology
Protection

Rear Camera

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Rear camera aperture
1.8
1.8
Optical zoom
4×
N/A
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
N/A
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Weight
206 g
180 g13% less

Power & Battery

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Battery capacity
3,998 mAh
4,300 mAh8% more
Wireless charging support
Yes
Yes
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Geekbench single-core score
3,846
N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Security updates until
2030
2033
Dust & Water resistance

Security

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Fingerprint scanner
No
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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