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 Apple iPhone Fold leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3639
- Better camera (53/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10558
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 11047 | |
| 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 | — | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 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 Fold8
- 7.6" 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
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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 9.8% 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone Fold edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 7 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 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.