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Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

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

iPhone 18 Pro Max

$1499

92.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

92.8

Benchmark

Performance96/100

Camera94/100

Battery94/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:

✓34g lighter chassis (215g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:

✓$300 lower launch MSRP ($1499 vs $1799)
✓Larger 5,567 mAh battery capacity (+567 mAh more capacity)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra	iPhone 18 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak)	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Screen Size	8"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 ppi) (422 ppi)	1320 x 2868 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1432 nits (measured)	1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3 / Flex Titanium	Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On display
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)	Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Hexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Apple GPU (7-core graphics)
Operating System	Android 17, One UI 9 (7 major OS updates) 17	iOS 27
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Storage Speed	UFS 4.x	NVMe fast 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/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)
Telephoto Zoom	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, 67mm, OIS	48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide)	48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
LiDAR / Depth	None	TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	8K@30fps4K@30/60/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRHDR10+gyro-EISOIS	4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound
Front Video	4K@30/60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide)	18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm, Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm	163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight	215 g	249 g (8.78 oz)
Build Materials	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) folded, plastic front unfolded, glass back, aluminum frame	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass back
SIM Type	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (dual active)	Nano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP48 dust and water resistant	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,567 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	45W 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	Yes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)
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 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)
Bluetooth	6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video out
NFC	Yes (Samsung Pay Visa, MasterCard certified)	Yes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Face ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Launch Price	$1799	$1,499 / €1,600

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 92.8 · Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 48 MP

When to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:

Larger battery capacity: 5,567 mAh (+567 mAh more) · Lower launch price: $1499 (save $300)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Which phone is better: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads with an overall BeastScore of 94.2/100 compared to iPhone 18 Pro Max (92.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 94.2 vs top rival 92.8 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 iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is equipped with a 8-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while iPhone 18 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display and 5567 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 96/100 in camera performance, while iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 94/100.

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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 iPhone 18 Pro Max

Which phone is better: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or iPhone 18 Pro Max?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

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