Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 66/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 3,113,347).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3113347
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3235
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 10904
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 66/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 15 points higher (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (100/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by 10.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (51/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (100/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.