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Apple Foldable Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

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Apple · 2026

Apple Foldable Duo

$1899

93.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

93.5

Benchmark

Performance97/100

Camera93/100

Battery88/100

Samsung · 2026

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

$1799

94.2/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

94.2

Benchmark

Performance98/100

Camera96/100

Battery89/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Apple Foldable Duo:

✓Larger 5,200 mAh battery capacity (+200 mAh more capacity)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓7.8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:

✓24g lighter chassis (215g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$100 lower launch MSRP ($1799 vs $1899)
✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Apple Foldable Duo	Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Foldable Super Retina XDR ProMotion	Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak)
Screen Size	7.8"	8"
Resolution & Density	2200x2480 (430 ppi)	2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 ppi) (422 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,800 nits peak	1432 nits (measured)
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3 / Flex Titanium
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	Apple M4 / A20 Pro Max (2nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Apple 10-core GPU	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	iOS Fold 27	Android 17, One UI 9 (7 major OS updates) 17
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal Storage	512GB / 1024GB / 2048GB	256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	UFS 4.x
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.6, OIS	200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", OIS, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
Telephoto Zoom	48 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.8, OIS	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, 67mm, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	48 MP, f/2.2	50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide)
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	8K@30fps4K@30/60/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRHDR10+gyro-EISOIS
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@30/60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	18 MP, f/1.9	10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide)
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	N/A	Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm, Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight	239 g	215 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) folded, plastic front unfolded, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (dual active)
Water Resistance	IPX8	IP48 dust and water resistant
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,200 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	60W wired fast charging	45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	25W wireless charging	20W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
NFC	Yes	Yes (Samsung Pay Visa, MasterCard certified)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1899	$1799

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 94.2/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) architecture and verified 96/100 camera rating.

When to buy Apple Foldable Duo:

Larger battery capacity: 5,200 mAh (+200 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 60W vs max 45W

When to buy Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:

Higher overall BeastScore: 94.2 vs top rival 93.5 · Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 48 MP

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple Foldable Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Which phone is better: Apple Foldable Duo or Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads with an overall BeastScore of 94.2/100 compared to Apple Foldable Duo (93.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 94.2 vs top rival 93.5 and Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 48 MP.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Apple Foldable Duo and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

Apple Foldable Duo is equipped with a 7.8-inch display and 5200 mAh battery, while Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra features a 8-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Apple Foldable Duo and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

In lab hardware evaluations, Apple Foldable Duo scores 93/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 96/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 94.2/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple Foldable Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Which phone is better: Apple Foldable Duo or Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Apple Foldable Duo and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Apple Foldable Duo and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

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