Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 72/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,452,754); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.3mm).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $2199
- Better camera (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 215g vs 221g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 7 points higher (79/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (66/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $2199 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1000. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max was $1000 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (83/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (61/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (66/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.