In depth comparison and review of Apple iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple iPhone 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone - refurbished | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | A1778 | SM-F916B | |
Form Factor | Touch | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | |
Height | 138.3 mm | 159.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has greater height than Apple iPhone 7. |
Width | 67.1 mm | 68 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has greater width than Apple iPhone 7. |
Depth | 7.1 mm | 16.8 mm | Apple iPhone 7 is narrower than Apple iPhone 7. |
Weight | 138 g | 282 g | Apple iPhone 7 is lighter than Apple iPhone 7. |
Dimensions Details | - | Folded - 68 mm x 16.8 mm x 159.2 mm Unfolded - 128.2 mm x 6.9 mm x 159.2 mm |
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Body Colour | Black | Thom Browne Gray | Mystic black, metallic blue hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic blue hinge | Mystic black, metallic gold hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic gold hinge | Mystic black, metallic red hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic red hinge | Mystic black, metallic silver hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic silver hinge | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | |
Body Material | 7000 Series aluminium | Gorilla glass 6 | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Apple iPhone 7 is waterproof. |
IP rating | IEC 60529 IP67 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.19 W/kg (body) | 0.291 W/kg (head, LTE), 0.859 W/kg (head, 5G), 1.453 W/kg (body) | |
Connector Type | Lightning | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Apple iPhone 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Retina HD display with IPS technology | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
Display Design | - | Inward folding | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 7.6" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger screen size than Apple iPhone 7. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1334 x 750 pixels | 2208 x 1768 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better screen resolution than Apple iPhone 7. |
Display Format | - | QXGA+ | |
Pixel Density | 326 ppi | 373 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better pixel density than Apple iPhone 7. |
Aspect Ratio | - | 22.5:18 | |
Max Brightness | 625 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Contrast Ratio | 1400:1 | - | |
HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | Dual-domain pixels, Display Zoom, Reachability (screen shifting), Landscape Views | Flex screen | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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Second Display Screen Size | - | 6.2" | |
Second Display Resolution | - | 2260 x 816 pixels | |
Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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Unfolded Display Screen Size | - | 7.6 in | |
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Unfolded Display Resolution | - | 2208 x 1768 pixels |
PROCESSOR | Apple iPhone 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Apple A10 Fusion | - | |
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Clock Speed | - | 3.09 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | - | 8-core | |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Apple iPhone 7 has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Apple iPhone 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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RAM | - | 12 GB | |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 7. |
User Memory | - | 220.6 GB | |
Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 |
CAMERA | Apple iPhone 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
Sensor Type | BSI | - | |
Lens Type | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/2.2 | Apple iPhone 7 has better lens aperture than Apple iPhone 7. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1.12 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
Digital Zoom | 5x | 10x | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better digital zoom than Apple iPhone 7. |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | - | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Timer mode | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, selfie mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Body and face detection | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | Quad LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Focus Pixels, Hybrid IR filter, Exposure control, noise reduction, geotagging | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Flex mode, Capture View mode |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 83 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 7 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone 7. |
Sensor Type (Front) | BSI | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Grid Line | |
HDR Mode (Front) | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Burst mode, Timer mode | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Body and face detection | - | Apple iPhone 7 has face detection. |
Light Source (Front) | Retina Flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | Exposure control, Auto image stabilisation | - |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 10 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 1.22 μm |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple iPhone 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | - | 4500 mAh | |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Super Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | |
Standby Time | 240 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 840 minutes | 1860 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Apple iPhone 7. |
Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 840 min Standby: up to 240 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 13 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 40 hrs |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 83 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1860 min |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | Apple iPhone 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | iOS 10 | Android 10 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Apple iPhone 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, LTE Advanced, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 27, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 800 SMR, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has UWB wireless technology. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Apple iPhone 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Apple iPhone 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, FaceTime, AirPlay wireless streaming, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, AirDrop function, Apple TV support (2nd, 3rd), MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, CarPlay function, Family Sharing feature, QuickType keyboard, Handoff, iCloud Keychain, Spotlight Search, Notification Center, M10 motion coprocessor, HomeKit, Night Shift | Multitasking, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Hinge CAM technology, App Pair, Split Screen Capture |
OTHERS | Apple iPhone 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter, Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | |
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Compliant Standards | IEC 60529 IP67, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | VDE, SGS Eye Care Display Certification | |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - | |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - | |
Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) | - |