Category Breakdown
Camera
18 Fold
Main sensor resolution (200 MP)
WinsBattery
18 Fold
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
18 Fold
Wired charging speed (67W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy Z Fold8
AnTuTu benchmark (2,947,517 pts)
WinsDisplay
Pura X Max
Screen size (7.7")
WinsWeight
Galaxy Z Fold8
Total weight (201g)
WinsValue
18 Fold
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone Duo | Pura X Max | Galaxy Z Fold8 | 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Display | ||||
| 7.6" | 7.7" | 7.6" | 7.58" | |
| 1,878 × 2,670 | 1,828 × 2,584 | 2,448 × 1,848 | 2,364 × 1,672 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Foldable LTPO2 OLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | — | 3,000 nits | 4,000 nits | |
Camera | ||||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | Dual | Triple | |
| — | 3.5x | — | — | |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||||
| Apple A20 Pro | Kirin 9030 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | XRing O3 | |
| — | — | 2,947,517 | — | |
| — | — | 6,459 | — | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 2048 GB | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||||
| 4,883 mAh | 5,300 mAh | 4,800 mAh | 6,000 mAh | |
| 60W | 66W | 45W | 67W | |
| 25W | 50W | 20W | 50W | |
Build | ||||
| 254g | 229g | 201g | 219g | |
| 5.2mm | 5.2mm | 9.7mm | 5mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2) (folded), titanium frame & hindge (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Kunlun Glass 2 front, aluminosilicate glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | No certified water resistance | not specified | IP58 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi 18 Fold
Highest resolution main camera.