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Galaxy Z Fold8 vs. iPhone Duo: the same inner screen size, $99.01 apart at list price
The iPhone Duo and the Galaxy Z Fold8 both open to a 7.6-inch screen. The Duo starts at $1,999, and the Fold8 lists at $1,899.99, which Samsung's store cut by $300 to $1,599.99 on Nov. 7. The Fold8 is 53 grams lighter, while the Duo is rated deeper in water and has a 2TB option. Samsung quoted delivery by Nov. 11 on Nov. 7, and Apple's US store still quoted shipping on Jan. 22, 2027.
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On paper, the iPhone Duo and the Galaxy Z Fold8 share one number, a 7.6-inch inner screen, and split on price, weight, water and delivery. All figures below come from Apple’s and Samsung’s own pages, and we include the bigger Fold8 Ultra.
How much does each foldable cost?
The Fold8 is the cheapest of the three at every shared storage size. Unlocked US list prices on Nov. 7:
| Storage | iPhone Duo | Fold8 | Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256GB | $1,999 | $1,899.99 | $2,099.99 |
| 512GB | $2,199 | $2,099.99 | $2,299.99 |
| 1TB | $2,599 | $2,499.99 | $2,699.99 |
| 2TB | $3,199 | Not sold | Not sold |
Samsung ran a $200 discount without a trade-in from Oct. 12 through Nov. 2. On Nov. 7 its store took $300 off every Fold8 instead, at $1,599.99, $1,799.99 and $2,199.99, with no end date on the page, and it still advertised up to $800 in instant trade-in credit. The Ultra sold at list price. The Duo sits $99.01 above the Fold8’s list price at each shared size and $100.99 below the Ultra’s. Our iPhone Duo price page has the full Apple breakdown.
How do the screens and sizes compare?
| Measure | iPhone Duo | Fold8 | Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner screen | 7.6 in, 430 ppi | 7.6 in, 403 ppi | 8.0 in, 422 ppi |
| Outer screen | 5.4 in, 460 ppi | 5.5 in, 428 ppi | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | 1 to 120Hz | 1 to 120Hz |
| Closed, mm | 84.1 x 117.8 x 11.3 | 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 | 72.8 x 158.4 x 8.9 |
| Open, mm | 164.6 x 117.8 x 5.2 | 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 | 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.1 |
| Weight | 254 g | 201 g | 215 g |
Samsung’s footnote leaves the screen frame out of its open thickness, so compare the open figures with care. Our iPhone Duo dimensions page goes through Apple’s measurements in detail.
How do the chips, cameras and batteries compare?
| Feature | iPhone Duo | Fold8 | Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Rear cameras | 48MP main, 48MP ultra wide | 50MP wide, 50MP ultra wide | 200MP wide, 50MP ultra wide, 10MP telephoto |
| Battery | Capacity not on Apple’s sheet | 4,800 mAh typical | 5,000 mAh typical |
| Video playback, maker’s claim | Up to 31 hours inner, 44 hours outer | Up to 26 hours | Up to 27 hours |
| Fast charging, maker’s claim | 50% in about 20 min, 60W adapter | Up to 63% in about 30 min, 45W adapter | Up to 67% in about 30 min, 45W adapter |
Each company runs its own tests, so those hours and charging figures don’t make a lab comparison. Samsung says the Fold8 and the Ultra don’t support the S Pen, and the Ultra is the only one of the three with a telephoto camera.
Which foldable is tougher against water?
The iPhone Duo. Apple rates it IP68, up to 6 meters for 30 minutes. Samsung rates both of its phones IP48, and the Fold8’s figure is 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. Both codes end in 8, so the water gap comes down to test depth. The first digit matters too: 6 means dust-tight, and 4 only covers solid objects larger than 1 mm.
Which one can you get sooner?
The Samsung phones, by a wide margin. They’ve been on sale since Aug. 7, and Samsung’s US store quoted delivery by Nov. 11 to Nov. 13 on Nov. 7, depending on the model, with a note about delays on popular combinations.
The iPhone Duo went on sale on Oct. 23, and Apple’s US store quoted shipping on Jan. 22, 2027, for all eight models on Nov. 7, with delivery up to five days after that. Carriers run on their own stock, and Verizon’s site quoted shipping between Dec. 12 and Dec. 30 on Nov. 7. Our iPhone Duo ship date page tracks Apple’s date.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Fold8 for the lowest price, the lightest body and delivery in November. Pick the Fold8 Ultra for the largest inner screen and the only telephoto camera. Pick the iPhone Duo if you’re staying on iOS, want the better water and dust rating or need 2TB, and you can wait until December at Verizon or January at Apple.
This page is updated as soon as Samsung starts a new offer, Apple’s ship date moves or either company changes a price.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, the Galaxy Z Fold8 or the iPhone Duo?
The Fold8. At 256GB it lists at $1,899.99, against $1,999 for the iPhone Duo. On Nov. 7, Samsung’s store charged $1,599.99 after a $300 cut, which followed a $200 discount that ran from Oct. 12 through Nov. 2.
Which is better in water?
The iPhone Duo. Apple rates it IP68, up to 6 meters for 30 minutes, while Samsung rates the Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra IP48, and the Fold8’s figure is 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
Does the Galaxy Z Fold8 come in 2TB?
Samsung stops at 1TB on the Fold8 and the Fold8 Ultra. The iPhone Duo is the only one of the three with a 2TB model, at $3,199.
Pop quiz
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Which of these foldables is the lightest?
The Fold8 weighs 201 grams, the Fold8 Ultra 215 grams and the iPhone Duo 254 grams.
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Which foldable would you buy?
