Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy Z Fold8
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy Z Fold8
Battery capacity (4,800 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 18 Pro
Wired charging speed (60W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy Z Fold8
AnTuTu benchmark (2,947,517 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy Z Fold8
Screen size (7.6")
WinsWeight
Galaxy Z Fold8
Total weight (201g)
WinsValue
Galaxy Z Fold8
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (6.8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 18 Pro | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.3" | 7.6" | |
| 1,206 × 2,622 | 2,448 × 1,848 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| 4x | — | |
| 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 A20 Pro (2nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| — | 2,947,517 | |
| 4,719 | — | |
| 64,915 | 6,459 | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | |
| 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,056 mAh | 4,800 mAh | |
| 60W | 45W | |
| 25W | 20W | |
Build | ||
| 211g | 201g | |
| 8.8mm | 9.7mm | |
| 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 | |
| Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Highest resolution main camera.