Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 78/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 3,434,654); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 5.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 11047
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 3434654
- Faster charging: 60W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 3 points higher (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (100/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- 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 Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 0.6% 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 Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (67/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (100/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.