This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Apple iPhone 17e smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G features a foldable 6.7-inch display, 15W charging rate, dual-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G chipset.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 17e features a more compact 6.1-inch display, 48MP main camera, 20W charging rate and Apple A19 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G | Apple iPhone 17e |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display |
6.7-inch Foldable FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED Main Display (1080 x 2640 Pixels 426 ppi) with 22:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+ and Punch-hole 1.9-inch Super AMOLED Cover Display (260 x 512 Pixels, 302 ppi) |
6.1-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1170 x 2532 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield 2, 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1200nits peak brightness, and notch |
| Size | 166.0 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm (unfolded) or 86.4 x 72.2 x 15.9 mm (folded) | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 169 g |
| Build | Glass Front with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Back and Aluminum Frame | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water & Dust Resistant | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Lavender, Green, or Cream | Black, White, Soft Pink |
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has a larger and smoother display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Apple A19 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Kryo 680 @ 2.84GHz , 3x Kryo 680 @ 2.42GHz & 4x Kryo 680 @ 1.80GHz |
Hexa Core CPU |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Apple 4-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 256GB or 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 11 with One UI 3.5 | iOS26 |
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Apple iPhone 17e
The Apple iPhone 17e has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Dual Pixel PD Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@60fps Video Recording |
48 Megapixels (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) Dual LED Flash Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
10 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to4K@30fps Video Recording |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
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Apple iPhone 17e
Apple iPhone 17e has the better-equipped front camera with autofocus on the front camera and a wider-aperture main camera. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G offers a wider 123° ultrawide camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO and BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
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Apple iPhone 17e
The Apple iPhone 17e has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio tuned by AKG | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Action Button |
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Based on the specs, it has Hi-Res Audio, premium audio tuning, a fingerprint sensor, and a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3300 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 15W Fast Charging |
20W Charging rate (50% in 30 minutes) Wireless charging (MagSafe) |
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱52,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱56,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines |
₱54,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱70,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | August 12, 2021 | March 3, 2026 |
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