Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Main sensor resolution (200 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (2,970,196 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Screen size (8")
WinsWeight
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Total weight (215g)
WinsValue
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (6.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 8" | |
| 1,320 × 2,868 | 2,256 × 2,504 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 4x | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| 2,600,583 | 2,970,196 | |
| 3,891 | — | |
| 45,657 | 6,772 | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | |
| 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,823 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 40W | 45W | |
| 25W | 20W | |
Build | ||
| 233g | 215g | |
| 8.8mm | 8.9mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | not specified | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
It delivers high-end performance and a premium build for nearly half the price of the competitor.
Best hardware specs
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
This device features a massive 200MP camera sensor and a larger battery for power users.