Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,413,275); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 7.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1999
- Better camera (73/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3095 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 204g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro leads (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 58.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Apple iPhone 13 Pro was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (73/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (52/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.