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Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Apple Foldable Duo

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Samsung · 2026

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

$1799

94.2/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

94.2

Benchmark

Performance98/100

Camera96/100

Battery89/100

Apple · 2026

Apple Foldable Duo

$1899

93.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

93.5

Benchmark

Performance97/100

Camera93/100

Battery88/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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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

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

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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

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 Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:

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

When to buy Apple Foldable Duo:

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

Quick Answers

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

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

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 Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Apple Foldable Duo?

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

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

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

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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: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Apple Foldable Duo

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

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

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

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