Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs iPhone Duo: Which foldable phone is better?

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Apple iPhone Duo are now competing for the attention of consumers looking for a premium foldable smartphone, with both devices offering large displays, powerful processors and high-end features.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, take different approaches to the foldable phone experience.

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While Samsung has several years of experience making foldable smartphones, Apple is entering the market with a device designed to combine the iPhone experience with a larger, tablet-like display.

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Here’s how the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra compares with the iPhone Duo.

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Display

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has a larger 8-inch internal AMOLED display and a 6.5-inch cover screen.

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The iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch internal OLED display and a smaller 5.4-inch external display.

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Samsung therefore has the advantage for users who want as much screen space as possible when the phone is unfolded.

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The larger display is particularly useful for browsing, watching videos, editing documents and running multiple applications simultaneously.

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Performance

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor.

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Apple’s iPhone Duo runs on the company’s latest A20 Pro chip.

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Both processors are designed for demanding applications, gaming and artificial intelligence features.

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However, direct performance comparisons will require independent benchmark and real-world testing before a clear winner can be declared.

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Camera

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Samsung has the more versatile camera setup.

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra features a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.

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The iPhone Duo, meanwhile, uses two 48MP rear cameras.

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Although camera quality cannot be judged by megapixel counts alone, Samsung’s dedicated telephoto camera gives the Fold 8 Ultra an advantage for users who regularly photograph distant subjects.

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Apple, however, has a long-standing reputation for computational photography and video recording, meaning the iPhone Duo could still compete strongly despite having fewer cameras.

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Battery

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Samsung equips the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with a 5,000mAh battery.

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Apple uses a dual-cell battery design in the iPhone Duo and has focused on delivering all-day battery life despite the phone’s thin foldable design.

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On paper, Samsung has the advantage in battery capacity, but actual battery performance will depend on factors including software optimisation, display usage and processor efficiency.

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Multitasking and productivity

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This is one area where the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has a major advantage.

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Samsung has spent years developing its foldable software, allowing users to run multiple applications on the large internal display.

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The Fold 8 Ultra can effectively function as a small tablet when unfolded, making it particularly useful for people who work from their phones.

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Apple has also introduced software features designed specifically for the larger display of the iPhone Duo, but Samsung’s experience gives it an advantage in foldable multitasking.

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Durability

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has an IP48 rating.

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The iPhone Duo has a higher IP68 rating, giving Apple’s device an advantage in water and dust resistance.

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Durability remains an important consideration for foldable phones because their flexible displays and hinges are more complicated than those found on conventional smartphones.

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Price

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at around $2,100, while Apple’s iPhone Duo starts at $1,999.

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That makes Apple’s first foldable iPhone slightly cheaper at launch.

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However, prices in markets such as Nigeria can differ considerably from US launch prices because of taxes, import costs, exchange rates and retailer margins.

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Which one should you buy?

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the stronger choice for users who prioritise productivity, multitasking, camera versatility and a large internal display.

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Samsung’s experience in the foldable market also means buyers are getting a more mature foldable platform.

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The iPhone Duo, on the other hand, is likely to appeal most to existing Apple users who want a foldable phone without leaving the iOS ecosystem.

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For users with a MacBook, Apple Watch, AirPods and other Apple devices, the iPhone Duo offers the convenience of keeping everything within Apple’s ecosystem.

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