Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 3,382,020); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3382020
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (97/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4288 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 211g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 78/100, 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 Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (74/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- 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
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 1.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Apple iPhone 18 Pro was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (97/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (74/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.