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Reviewers rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra slightly higher: 80 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.
Some disagreement · 11 reviews
Suits buyers who want the largest, thinnest book-style foldable with strong performance and battery life. Trade-offs are a high price, a weak 3x telephoto, IP48 rating only, and little change from the Z Fold 7. Several reviewers say the smaller Z Fold 8 or cheaper…
| Measure | Apple iPhone Duo | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 78 | 80 |
6 publications have scored both phones. 2 scored the Apple iPhone Duo higher, 1 the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
| Spec | Apple iPhone Duo | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2026 | August 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,999 | $2,100 |
| Launch price (UK) | £1,999 | £1,899 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €2,339 | €2,199 |
| Form factor | Foldable (book) | Foldable (book) |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Display | 7.6″ | 8″ |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP |
| Telephoto lens | No | Yes |
| Battery | 4,800 mAh | 5,000 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 | 215 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.