iPhone Duo vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Apple’s and Samsung’s Premium Foldables Compared
From durability to cameras and battery life, here’s how the premium foldable phones stack up.
Apple has unveiled its first foldable smartphone, named the iPhone Duo, while Samsung released its Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The iPhone Duo, priced starting at $1,999 for 256GB, is more compact and has a matte nano-texture inner display to minimize reflections and creases. In contrast, the Z Fold 8 Ultra, starting at $2,100, has an anti-reflective coating and a more traditional book-style design with a larger inner display.
Both phones share a high price tag but offer different designs and features. The Duo is IP68 rated, allowing up to 6 meters of water immersion for 30 minutes and dust resistance, while the Z Fold 8 Ultra has an IP48 rating, requiring a case for dust protection. The Duo supports up to two apps simultaneously, while the Ultra supports up to three.
The Duo’s cameras include a 48-megapixel main and ultrawide camera, while the Ultra has a triple camera system, including a 200-megapixel wide-angle lens. Battery life is longer in the Ultra, with up to 5,000 mAh capacity, while the Duo offers up to 31 hours of video playback. Charging speed varies, with the Duo supporting MagSafe wireless charging up to 25 watts and the Ultra featuring 45-watt wired charging.
Ultimately, the choice between the two depends on the user's preferences for compactness, camera capabilities, and battery life.
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