Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro (2022) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 68/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,626,008); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Pro better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $2199
- Better camera (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3200 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 10 points higher (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Pro — 46/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1179x2556 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.4 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1179x2556
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
- 3200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 14 Pro by 52.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1200. Apple iPhone 14 Pro was $1200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (96/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (61/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.