Apple iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3639
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 165g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1999
- Better camera (73/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Apple iPhone Air scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (96/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Apple iPhone Air by 9.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Apple iPhone Air was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (73/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (52/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (96/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.