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 — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 2,568,709).
Apple iPhone Fold
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3601
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 2568709
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 10558
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 3515964 | |
| 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 | 0W | 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 | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
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 26.9% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (86/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (50/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Fold — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
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 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.