Apple iPhone Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. 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 Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3639
- Better camera (53/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10558
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Apple iPhone Fold by 35.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Apple iPhone Fold edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 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 Z Fold Wide?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.