Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, 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 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3274); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,467,470); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.3mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Apple iPhone 15 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 83
Battery 20
Portability 64
Value for money 50

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Performance 96
Display 80
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 74
Value for money 54

What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 187g vs 201g
  • Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1999

  • Better camera (83/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1467470
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2969
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7599
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3274 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 80/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 64/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro — 50/100, 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 15 Pro (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).

Apple iPhone 15 Pro: The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 15 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor Apple A17 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1467470 3382020
Geekbench Single 2969 3639
Geekbench Multi 7599 11047
Display 6.1" OLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2556x1179 1828x2448
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3274 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 20W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 154 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 17 Android 17 / One UI 9
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 146.6×70.6×8.3 mm 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm
Weight 187 g 201 g
Launch price $999 $1999

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
83
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1828x2448
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

  • 3274 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple A17 Pro
70/100
1467470 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
73/100 +56.6%
3382020 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro by 56.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

$999

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

$1999

Launch price difference: $1000. Apple iPhone 15 Pro was $1000 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (96/100 vs 80/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (83/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (52/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Apple iPhone 15 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads on camera score (83/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 80/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.