Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Our Verdict: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 centres on a foldable 7.6-inch AMOLED display and has a 4,400 mAh battery. Apple iPhone 15 Pro is far lighter at 187g rather than 275g, and its 6.1-inch LTPO OLED screen is sharper at 461 PPI versus 373 PPI. The iPhone also reaches 1TB of storage and lists IP68 dust and water protection, while the Fold tops out at 512GB and carries an IPX8 water-resistance rating. Choose the Samsung for its expansive folding screen and Android, or the iPhone for portability, sharpness, storage flexibility and iOS.

The iPhone 15 Pro 5G is the cheaper one to own: around £639 over a typical contract, £1639 less than the Galaxy Z Fold5 5G.

Expert Rating
4.3
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Screen
6.1" 7.6"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1179 x 2556 1812 x 2176
Pixels Per Inch
461 373
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A17 Pro Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Battery
3,274 mAh 4,400 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm 158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5 mm
Weight
187 grams 275 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£23.50/mo (£20.00 upfront) £38.94/mo (£970.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£439.99 £359.99
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Expert Rating 4.3
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Screen 6.1" 7.6"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1179 x 2556 1812 x 2176
Pixels Per Inch 461 373
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A17 Pro Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Battery 3,274 mAh 4,400 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm 158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5 mm
Weight 187 grams 275 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts £23.50/mo
£20.00 upfront
£38.94/mo
£970.00 upfront
SIM-free £439.99 £359.99
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone 15 Pro

24 Months

128GB

Black Titanium

Refurbished

1GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£18 a month, £20 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

24 Months

512GB

Icy Blue

150GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

Exclusive Deal Details

£38.94 a month, £970 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is cheaper on contract at £639.00 over the life of the deal from £23.50 per month with £20.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has the bigger screen at 7.6" compared to the Apple iPhone 15 Pro's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 15 Pro has the sharper display at 461 pixels per inch versus 373, and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £359.99.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 use?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is powered by the Apple A17 Pro , while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 uses the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 88g lighter at 187 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm, and is slimmer at 8.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 run?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro runs Apple iOS and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.