Apple iPhone Fold vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3601
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 10558
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (86/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 10686 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Apple iPhone Fold by 26.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (86/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone Fold by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.