Apple iPhone Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,568,709).
Apple iPhone Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3640
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2568709
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10558
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Z Fold8 Ultra (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $2199 |
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Apple iPhone Fold by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (92/100 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 Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (64/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Z Fold8 Ultra (50/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Fold — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (64/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.