iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel Fold: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 17 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.2/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 17 Pro
Google Pixel Fold
iPhone 17 Pro wins 3 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9090
- CameraTie8585
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 17 Pro7640
- BatteryGoogle Pixel Fold7078
- DisplayiPhone 17 Pro9086
- ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro10088
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie5555
- Google Pixel Fold has the bigger battery4,821 mAh vs 4,252 mAh
- iPhone 17 Pro charges faster40W vs 30W
- Google Pixel Fold has the bigger screen7.6" vs 6.3"
- iPhone 17 Pro is lighter206 g vs 283 g
- iPhone 17 Pro launched cheaper$1,099 vs $1,799
- iPhone 17 Pro has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 8 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.3
- iPhone 17 Pro has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Google Tensor G2
- iPhone 17 Pro has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 17 Pro wins — BeastScore 81.2/100
The iPhone 17 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (40W vs 30W) and lighter body (206 g vs 283 g). The Google Pixel Fold is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (4,821 mAh vs 4,252 mAh).
Faster wired charging: 40W vs 30W · Brighter screen: 3,000 nits vs 1,450 nits
Larger battery: 4,821 mAh vs 4,252 mAh · Larger display: 7.6" vs 6.3"
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 17 Pro or Google Pixel Fold?
The iPhone 17 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (40W vs 30W) and lighter body (206 g vs 283 g). The Google Pixel Fold is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (4,821 mAh vs 4,252 mAh). BeastScore: iPhone 17 Pro 81.2/100, Google Pixel Fold 82.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 17 Pro and Google Pixel Fold?
iPhone 17 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4252 mAh battery. Google Pixel Fold has a 7.6-inch display and 4821 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 17 Pro and Google Pixel Fold compare for speed?
iPhone 17 Pro scores 90/100 for performance; Google Pixel Fold scores 90/100.
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