{
  "id": 6510620,
  "title": "The iPhone Duo vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8: Which foldable has the edge?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/the-iphone-duo-vs-galaxy-z-fold-8-which-foldable-has-the-edge",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T23:56:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/apple-iphone-duo-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-comparison"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After months of speculation, Apple unveiled the foldable iPhone Duo at its October 23 event. To get a firsthand look at the device, a senior Mashable reporter visited an Apple Park demo room following the \"Surprise and Shine\" keynote. The iPhone Duo competes directly with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, which was also on display for comparison.\n\nIn terms of cost, both phones start at a similar price point of $1,899.99. However, the iPhone Duo offers a higher storage capacity with a 2TB version priced at $3,199, whereas the Z Fold 8 does not offer such a high-capacity option.\n\nDesign-wise, the iPhone Duo impressed with its sleek, futuristic look, earning praise for its rounded corners and D-shaped outer display. In contrast, the Z Fold 8 was described as boxy and utilitarian. Both phones are exceptionally thin, with the Duo being Apple's thinnest phone at 5.2mm unfolded and the Z Fold 8 even thinner at 4.5mm. The Z Fold 8 also has a lighter weight compared to its counterpart.\n\nWhen it comes to displays, the iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 8 both feature high-quality displays with advanced folding technology. The Duo boasts a 6.1-inch outer display and a 6.1-inch inner display, while the Z Fold 8 offers a 6.2-inch outer display and a 6.2-inch inner display. The absence of significant creases on both devices is a notable advantage in the foldable market.",
  "summary": "How does the foldable iPhone Duo compare to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8? We've spent as much time with the devices as anyone, so let's compare.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Apple debuts first foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and more at Apple Event 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-debuts-first-foldable-iphone-duo-iphone-18-pro-and-more-at",
        "published": "2026-09-09T22:44:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}