Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 73/100 (a 8-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 3,382,020).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3382020
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 8 points higher (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | 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 | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- 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
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 1.6% 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 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 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 8 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?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.