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 — 78/100 vs 77/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3639
- Better display (82/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10558
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 1 points higher (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 11047 | |
| 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 | — | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
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 26.5% 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 Z Fold8 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone Fold by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
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 (67/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.