Apple iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

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.

EDITORIAL: After years of following Apple's lead with less innovation and more of trying to lock it's customers into the Samsung ecosystem, world's biggest phone maker is waking up again. The massive change doesn't stop with adoption of Silicone Carbon anode battery tech, it expands to new phones like this wide-fold model and the expected S27 Pro phone sometime early next year. Innovation effort is back and that's exactly what we should celebrate. The strange naming solution shouldn't confuse you - Z Fold 8 is not an upgrade of the Z Fold 7 - this is a brand new phone type in format invented by Huawei (Pura X Max, May 2026) and expected to also be adopted by Apple's first foldable phone in Sep 2026. As a first time effort, the Z Fold 8 shines with excellent build and screens and a mature software experience that includes DeX as well. But there is more good news: endurance is easily a full day and can go to proper 36hrs when the phone is used unfolded.