Apple iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Apple iPhone Duo (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1999 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 72/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Duo has the bigger battery (4883 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Duo is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 3,382,020); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3382020
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 4883 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 254g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 1 points higher (73/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 Apple iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (74/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | 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 | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- 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 Duo
- 4883 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Duo leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 1.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (74/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Apple iPhone Duo by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.