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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

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Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max

$1499

92.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

92.8

Benchmark

Performance96/100

Camera94/100

Battery94/100

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 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

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

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	iPhone 18 Pro Max	Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision	Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak)
Screen Size	6.9"	8"
Resolution & Density	1320 x 2868 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)	2256 x 2504 pixels (~422 ppi) (422 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)	1432 nits (measured)
Screen Protection	Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On display	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3 / Flex Titanium
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU Cores	Hexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Apple GPU (7-core graphics)	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	iOS 27	Android 17, One UI 9 (7 major OS updates) 17
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12GB LPDDR5X	16 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB	256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage Speed	NVMe fast flash	UFS 4.x
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)	200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", OIS, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
Telephoto Zoom	48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, 67mm, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)	50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide)
LiDAR / Depth	TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound	8K@30fps4K@30/60/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRHDR10+gyro-EISOIS
Front Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR	4K@30/60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)	10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide)
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)	Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm, Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight	249 g (8.78 oz)	215 g
Build Materials	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) folded, plastic front unfolded, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM support	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (dual active)
Water Resistance	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)	IP48 dust and water resistant
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,567 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W 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	Yes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE	6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video out	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
NFC	Yes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)	Yes (Samsung Pay Visa, MasterCard certified)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Face ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1,499 / €1,600	$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 iPhone 18 Pro Max:

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

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

Quick Answers

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

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

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 iPhone 18 Pro Max and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

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

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

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

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How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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

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

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

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

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

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