Apple iPhone 17e vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 59/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3639
- Lighter: 163g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $2199
- Better portability (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9454
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 19 points higher (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (61/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (83/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 163 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17e by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1600. Apple iPhone 17e was $1600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (78/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (67/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (61/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (83/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.