Apple iPhone Fold vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Fold leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 9100
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 2538751
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (77/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (77/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 9100 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Apple iPhone Fold by 10.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (77/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone Fold edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.