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Reviewers rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 higher: 81 against 78 for the Apple iPhone Duo.
Some disagreement · 11 reviews
Suits buyers who want an early, well-built foldable with a strong inner screen and long battery life, and who accept a high price, weight, and apps still catching up. Main trade-offs are the weight, cost, missing telephoto lens and immature app optimization.
Reviewers agree · 17 reviews
Suits buyers who want a light, pocketable book-style foldable and value a wide 4:3 screen for video and reading. Trade-offs are the high price, no telephoto camera, and weak dust protection.
| Measure | Apple iPhone Duo | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 78 | 81 |
8 publications have scored both phones. 5 scored the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 higher, 3 the Apple iPhone Duo.
| Spec | Apple iPhone Duo | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2026 | July 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,999 | $1,900 |
| Launch price (UK) | £1,999 | £1,699 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €2,339 | €1,999 |
| Form factor | Foldable (book) | Foldable (book) |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Display | 7.6″ | 7.6″ |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | No | No |
| Battery | 4,800 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 60 W | 45 W |
| Chipset | A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 254 g | 201 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP48 |
| Software updates | — | 7 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.