Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 69/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 2,926,532); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 12.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 2926532
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 12 points higher (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (100/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 309 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- 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 TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 17.4% 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (85/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (100/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.