Apple iPhone Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 56/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,568,709).
Apple iPhone Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3640
- Better camera (47/100 vs 45/100)
- 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: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 9 points higher (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (40/100 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 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 Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $1999 |
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 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 Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (40/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (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 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Apple iPhone Fold by just 9 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?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.