Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G vs Apple iPhone Ultra
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G and Apple iPhone Ultra comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone Ultra has better resolution of 2713 x 1920 than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G which has resolution of 2448 x 1828. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G | Apple iPhone Ultra |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.6 in | 7.76 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 48 MP + 48 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 179999 | Rs. 239900 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 22, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G is Rs. 179999. The launch Date of the second phone is September (Rumored). The cost of Apple iPhone Ultra is Rs. 239900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Ultra has larger screen size of 7.76 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G's 7.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen type where as Apple iPhone Ultra has LTPO OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 428 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.6% than Samsung's phone ~ 88.9%. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has 4:3 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone Ultra has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G's 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone Ultra's 48 MP + 48 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone Ultra will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G's 10 MP + 10 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has version 17 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone Ultra has version 27 iOS Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G | Apple iPhone Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1 | iPhone Ultra |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM | eSIM SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | Yes |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 22, 2026 | September (Rumored) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 mm | 167.6 x 120.6 x 4.5 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | |
| Colors | Lavender, Graphite, Cream, Pistachio | Black, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 7.6 inches, 1828 x 2448 pixels, 120 Hz | 7.76 inches, 1920 x 2713 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 428 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.9% | ~ 90.6% |
| Glass Type | Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 On The Front and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 On The Back | |
| Brightness | 3000 nits Peak Brightness | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes |
| Features | Self-healing memory glass technology (internal display) Small display crease | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes |
| Foldable Display | Yes | Yes |
| Dual Display | Yes, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 5.5 inches, 1248 x 1972 pixels, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, 10:16 | Yes, LTPO OLED, 5.49 inches, 1422 x 2088 pixels, LTPO OLED, 120Hz, Ceramic Shield glass |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6 ,N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6, N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI, MY FANCAM, PHOTO ASSIST, Now Nudg | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP48 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm, Samsung DeX Support, SmartThings Support, KNOX PRIVACY, Dual-layer Flex Titanium Plate Under The Display, Armor FlexHinge | Unfolded: 120.6 x 167.6 x 4.5 mm Folded: 120.6 x 83.8 x 9.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Optical Quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 10x, ProVisual Engine | dual-tone , HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Cover camera:) Punch Hole | 24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | iOS v27 |
| Custom UI | One UI 9 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Apple A20 Pro |
| CPU | 4.74 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Apple GPU |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion Battery | 5800 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 20W wireless | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | |