Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Apple iPhone Ultra: 7 big differences to expect
Follow UsThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Meanwhile, the iPhone Ultra is said to equip the A20 Pro.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 houses a dual-rear camera setup, consisting of a 50MP main sensor and a 50MP ultra-wide camera.
The Apple iPhone Ultra may also house a dual-camera system, but with two 48MP sensors.
After months of leaks and rumours, Samsung finally launched its much-awaited Galaxy Z Fold 8 yesterday. This year’s foldable brings one of the biggest design changes in the Galaxy Fold lineup. It now features a wider 5.5-inch cover display and a 7.6-inch inner screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio, giving it a passport-like design. While Samsung’s latest foldable is now official, Apple is also expected to enter the foldable smartphone market soon. The rumoured iPhone Ultra is said to arrive later this year with a similar passport-like foldable design. So, how do the two foldables compare on paper? Here’s a look at the biggest expected differences between the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Apple’s rumoured iPhone Ultra.
SurveySamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Apple iPhone Ultra: Display
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a 7.6-inch inner foldable display, while the cover screen measures 5.5 inches. Meanwhile, Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to feature a 7.8-inch display, while the cover display is expected to measure around 5.5 inches.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Apple iPhone Ultra: Processor
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Meanwhile, the iPhone Ultra is said to equip the A20 Pro, Apple’s next-generation chip. Benchmark comparisons will have to wait until launch.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Apple iPhone Ultra: Camera
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 houses a dual-rear camera setup, consisting of a 50MP main sensor and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. There are also 10MP selfie cameras on both the inner and outer displays. Leaks suggest Apple may also use a dual-camera system, but with two 48MP sensors. The front cameras are expected to feature 18MP sensors on both displays.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Apple iPhone Ultra: Battery
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is backed by a 4,800mAh dual battery with 45W wired and 20W wireless charging support. On the other hand, the iPhone Ultra is expected to include a dual-cell battery with a combined capacity of approximately 4,883 mAh. It may come with 40W-50W wireless charging and 25W-30W wireless charging support.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Apple iPhone Ultra: RAM and storage
Samsung offers the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB of storage. Meanwhile, Apple’s rumoured foldable is expected to come with 12GB RAM and up to 1TB/2TB storage.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Apple iPhone Ultra: Software
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 ships with Android 17 and One UI 9. It includes Samsung’s latest AI suite, which features Now Brief, Now Nudge, Gemini Intelligence integration across more than 40 services and much more. Meanwhile, the iPhone Ultra is expected to launch with iOS 27.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Apple iPhone Ultra: Colours
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is available in Graphite, Cream and Velvet Shadow colour options, along with a Green Shadow variant exclusive to Samsung.com. On the other hand, the iPhone Ultra is expected to come in two colour options: Silver/White and Deep Indigo.
