Apple iPhone Air VS Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Full side-by-side hardware evaluation, live merchant offers, and value-for-money verdict.

Apple

Apple iPhone Air

₹98,990 on Reliancedigital

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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

₹1,01,253 on Flipkart

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Key Winner Highlights

Price Advantage Apple iPhone Air

Cheaper by ₹2,263 across tracked stores.

Side-by-Side Specifications Matrix

Feature / Specification	Apple iPhone Air	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Pricing & Key Identifiers
Verified Lowest Price Differs	₹98,990 Save ₹2,263	₹1,01,253
Brand Differs	Apple	Samsung
📱 Display & Screen
Display Size Differs	16.51 cm (6.5 inch)	19.3 cm (7.6 inch)
Resolution Differs	2736 x 1260 pixels	2208 x 1768 Pixels
Display Technology Differs	All Screen OLED Display	Dynamic AMOLED 2X Main Display & AMOLED 2X Cover Display
Refresh Rate & Features Differs	Dynamic Island, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1 (Typical), 1,000 nits Max Brightness (Typical), 1,600 nits Peak Brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor), 1 nits Minimum Brightness, Fingerprint Resistant Oleophobic Coating, Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously	Main Display with Adaptive 120Hz Refresh rate
🚀 Performance & Storage
Processor / Chipset Differs	A19 Chip, 6 Core Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Octa-Core
CPU Cores Differs	Hexa Core	Octa Core
Internal Storage Differs	256 GB	512 GB +256 GB More Storage
Operating System Differs	iOS 26	Android 11
📸 Camera System
Rear Camera Setup Differs	48MP Rear Camera	12MP + 12MP + 12MP
Rear Camera Features Differs	4X Optical Zoom Range, Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next Generation Portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, Night Mode, Panorama (Upto 63MP), Latest Generation Photographic Styles, Spatial Photos, 48MP Macro Photography, Wide Color Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Lens Correction (Fusion Ultra Wide), Advanced Red Eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilization, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Image Formats Captured: HEIF and JPEG; 48MP Fusion Main (Focal Length: 26mm, f/1.6 Aperture, Sensor-shift Optical Image Stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, Support for Super High Resolution Photos (24MP and 48MP), Also Enables 12MP Optical Quality 2X Telephoto: Foval Length: 52 mm, f/1.6 Aperture, Sensor-shift Optical Image Stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels) + 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide (Focal Length: 13mm, f/2.2 Aperture, FOV: 120 Degree, Hybrid Focus Pixels, Support for Super High Resolution Photos (24MP and 48MP), 2X Optical Zoom In, 2X Optical Zoom Out	Single Take & Night Mode, Auto Framing, Depth & Macro, Ultra wide, OIS, Triple Rear Camera with Director's View
Front / Selfie Camera Differs	18MP Front Camera	10MP Front Camera
Front Camera Features Differs	Front Camera Setup: 18MP Center Stage Camera (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Tap to Zoom and Rotate, Center Stage for Photos, Ultra Stabilized Video, Dual Capture, Center Stage for Video Calls, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next Generation Portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, Animoji and Memoji, Night Mode, Latest Generation Photographic Styles, Wide Color Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Lens Correction, Auto Image Stabilization, Burst Mode, Timelapse Video with Stabilization, Night Mode Timelapse, Cinematic Video Stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p), Spatial Audio and Stereo Recording, Wind Noise Reduction, Audio Mix	10MP (f/2.2) Front Camera on Cover Screen + 4MP (f/1.8) Under Display Camera on Main Screen, Featues: Optical Image Stabilisation
Video Recording Differs	Front Camera: 4K (at 24 fps/at 25 fps/at 30 fps/at 60 fps), 1080p (at 25 fps/at 30 fps/at 60 fps), Cinematic Mode Upto 4K (at 30 fps), Slo-Mo Video Support For 1080p (at 120 fps), QuickTake Video Upto 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Cinematic Video Stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p) \| Rear Camera: 4K (at 24 fps/at 25 fps/30 fps/at 60 fps), 1080p (at 25 fps/at 30 fps/at 60 fps), 720p (at 30 fps), Cinematic Mode Upto 4K Dolby Vision (at 30 fps), Action Mode Upto 2.8K Dolby Vision (at 60 fps), Slo?Mo Video Support for 1080p (at 120 fps/at 240 fps), Spatial Video Recording at 1080p (at 30 fps), Dual Capture Upto 4K Dolby Vision (at 30 fps), QuickTake Video Upto 4K Dolby Vision (at 60 fps)	Yes
Camera Flash Differs	Rear: True Tone Flash \| Front: Retina Flash	Rear Flash
Optical Zoom Differs	Yes	No / Not Supported
🔋 Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity Differs	Lithium Ion	4400 mAh
📡 Connectivity & Networks
Network & 5G Support Differs	5G, 2G, 3G, 4G VOLTE, 4G	4G, 2G, 5G, 3G
SIM Slots Identical	Dual Sim	Dual Sim
Wi-Fi Identical	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Differs	v6.0	v5.0
NFC Differs	Yes	No / Not Supported
GPS Identical	Yes	Yes
OTG Support Differs	No	Yes
🛠️ Build, Sensors & Details
Sensors Differs	High-G Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, High Dynamic Range Gyro, Dual Ambient Light Sensors, Barometer, Face ID	Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor
Dimensions & Weight Differs	165 g	271 g
Colors Differs	Space Black	Phantom Black
In The Box Differs	Documentation, USB C Charge Cable (1m), Handset	Non-removable Battery Included, Data Cable (C-to-C), Ejection Pin, Protective Vinyl, Protective Films (Pre-installed on Main & Cover Display), Quick Start Guide, Handset
Warranty Differs	Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty	1 Year Manufacturer Warranty for Device and 6 months Manufacturer Warranty for In-Box Accessories