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 Apple iPhone Duo leads — 72/100 vs 70/100 (a 2-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 (3,551,073 vs 2,814,251); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 2814251
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 4883 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 254g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Apple iPhone Duo scores 2 points higher (72/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, 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 Apple iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (44/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 1968x2184 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 254 g | 215 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: 1968x2184
- 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 26.2% 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 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (44/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone Duo edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 2 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 — 70/100.
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.