Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 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 — 78/100 vs 77/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 3,453,998); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 3453998
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $2199
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4288 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 1 points higher (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 64/100, 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 Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (66/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 211 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- 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 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by 2.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Apple iPhone 18 Pro was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (66/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.