Apple iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Verdict
Apple iPhone Duo scores higher on the OH Rank (78 vs 77), winning 3 of 10 categories including Performance and Battery. Apple iPhone Duo is 11.3mm wider than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Apple iPhone Duo is the more recent release, from Oct 23, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
78
77
Apple iPhone Duo
84.1mm (3.31in) · Oct 23, 2026 · FOLD · Rank #13
15+14+11+12+12+5+4+0+5+0 = 78
FOLDSUPERIOR* TOP Performance* TOP Battery Endurance* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP Video Recording
EDITORIAL: (this is a pre-test listing based on reasonable expectation of battery, charging and imaging performance) Apple's first foldable phone is an impressive feat of hardware engineering and a very competitive entry into the segment. It should have great performance, above average endurance (for a foldable) and solid imaging despite compromises on tele and selfie hardware. Arriving later then other announced products. Its name could indicate lack of commitment to annual upgrades.
PROs
excellent design & build, fast A20 Pro (2nm) chip with NVMe memory performance, ~42hr endurance from a (2 piece) 5400mAh "high-energy lithium-ion battery" with sub-60min 60W (25W wireless) charging, 460ppi (430 inner) 120Hz LTPO OLED screens with Dolby Vision (outer screen supports pen input), full IP68 protection (down to 6m!), excellent 48MP 26mm OIS PDAF main + 48MP 13mm PDAF ultrawide setup, 2 average selfie cameras (but you will use the main setup on a foldable), great video recording, basic multi-window feature in a mature and feature rich iOS with 6 years of updates, fast USB-C 3.2 with Display Port functionality, excellent for the first foldable, global availability
CONs
difficult one-hand use, big and 250g heavy for a pocket, ~1000nits (dim) screen, no tele lens, no expandable memory, no desktop replacement functionality (despite having Display Port), very expensive
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
72.8mm (2.87in) · Jul 22, 2026 · FOLD · Rank #21
13+11+13+12+9+5+4+0+5+5 = 77
FOLD* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP Desktop Replacement
EDITORIAL: After years of refusing Samsung finally adopted a Silicone Carbon anode tech and the new Z Fold Ultra gets a competitive 5000mAh size battery at last. Along with processor, faster charging, pixel denser screen and a better ultrawide that is where the upgrades end. Still, this phone that re-invented foldables 8 years ago is a flagship affair with excellent software implementation, features and very long OS support.
PROs
slightly smaller despite bigger battery, fast SD 8 Elite Gen 5 with UFS 4.0 performance, >30hr endurance from a 5000mAh Si-C battery with 60min 45W (20W wireless) charging, 2 >1400nits >420ppi 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screens with HDR10+, (submersible) IP48 protection, reliable images from the 200MP 23mm OIS PDAF main + 50MP 13mm PDAF ultrawide, good video recording, feature rich OneUI with 7 years of OS updates, market leading desktop replacement feature, fast USB-C 3.2 port with OTG, global sales and support network
CONs
still lags behind competition in battery autonomy, average 10MP 69mm OIS PDAF telephoto performance, 2 average 10MP selfies with no AF, no expandable memory, Samsung's persistent (Apple-like) effort to lock it's customers into an restrictive ecosystem, poor sounding stereo setup
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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