{"id":583764,"date":"2026-08-05T08:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T08:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/583764\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T08:29:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T08:29:00","slug":"iphone-ultra-vs-galaxy-z-fold-8-heres-3-big-ways-apple-could-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/583764\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 8 \u2014 here’s 3 big ways Apple could win"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Galaxy Z Fold 8<\/a> is getting pretty positive review, and it looks like this wide format device is the shape of foldable phones to come. That includes the iPhone Ultra, which is expected to launch this fall.<\/p>\n

Based on the iPhone Ultra<\/a> (aka iPhone Fold) rumors thus far, it looks like Apple\u2019s device is going to be slightly heavier and thicker but sport a very similar passport-style design. So how is Apple going to stand out, especially with an asking price that could reach $2,400 or $2,500 \u2014 at least $500 more than Samsung\u2019s device? Here\u2019s three ways the iPhone Ultra could beat the Galaxy Z Fold 8.<\/p>\n

No crease at all?!<\/p>\n

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Image credit: Tom’s Guide)<\/p>\n

Samsung worked to greatly minimize the appearance of the crease on the Fold 8. And the result is indeed impressive.<\/p>\n

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Thanks to Flex Titanium technology,<\/a> the Fold 8\u2019s display uses a titanium-alloy film to achieve a more stretchable panel. Meanwhile, a titanium plate supports the display module from beneath, allowing for tighter bonding and eliminating air gaps.<\/p>\n

The crease is still there, but it\u2019s less noticeable than on the Fold 7<\/a>. However, Apple is apparently working on a truly crease-free display for the iPhone Ultra<\/a> and is reportedly partnering with Samsung Display to make it happen.<\/p>\n

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Apple is apparently pulling this off by employing liquid metal<\/a> alloy components inside the hinge mechanism. At the same time, Apple is reportedly working on a laser-drilled display metal plate to redistribute stress evenly across a wider bending zone.<\/p>\n

Fully optimized apps<\/p>\n

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This is likely going to be the biggest difference between the iPhone Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8. There are plenty of apps that are optimized for the Fold 8\u2019s 7.6-inch display with a dual-pane layout, such as Gmail<\/a>, Calendar, YouTube<\/a> and TikTok.<\/p>\n

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I especially like how you can watch vertical videos on one side while looking at comments on the other on TikTok, but on YouTube Shorts you have to close comments to keep scrolling, which is dumb.<\/p>\n

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However, there are also several high-profile apps on the Fold 8 that look like stretched-out phone apps. This includes X, with a lot of wasted space on either side of the content area. With Slack, you don\u2019t get a dual-pane layout, which you do get on the iPad mini. And on Instagram<\/a>, the comments cover the content (for now).<\/p>\n

The iPhone Ultra likely won\u2019t have this problem, as it will reportedly offer the same app scaling benefits as iPads<\/a>, even if it\u2019s still running iOS. Samsung says that Instagram\u2019s layout will get an update sometime between July and August, which is nice, but there will still be lots and lots of apps that will \u201cjust work\u201d on the iPhone Ultra on day one.<\/p>\n

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Image credit: Tom’s Guide)<\/p>\n

If you believe the rumors, the iPhone Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8 are going to have similar size batteries. The Fold 8 has a 4,800 mAh battery with silicon carbon tech<\/a>, while the iPhone Ultra is tipped to pack a 4,883 mAh split dual-cell battery that may also use silicon carbon.<\/p>\n

So at least on paper the iPhone Ultra and Fold 8 have similar battery capacity. But Apple\u2019s A20 Pro chip<\/a> could make a big difference. The chip will likely use a 2nm process, making it more efficient than the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.<\/p>\n

That efficiency should turn into more endurance, and the Fold 8 already turned in a very good runtime of 14.5 hours in our battery test<\/a>. We\u2019ll see how much of a boost the A20 Pro provides.<\/p>\n

What about the iPhone Ultra price?<\/p>\n

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Assuming Apple has these three major advantages over the Galaxy Z Fold 8, there\u2019s still the price to contend with. The latest rumors have the iPhone Fold costing over $2,000 with some estimates putting in the $2,400 to $2,500 range<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That would be as much as $600 more than the $1,900 Galaxy Z Fold 8. But Apple has another secret weapon up its sleeve in the recently announced Apple Upgrade program<\/a>. It will be able to entice buyers with lower monthly payments to help spread the cost out over time, even though it\u2019s just a glorified leasing program.<\/p>\n

iPhone Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8: Outlook<\/p>\n

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has raised the bar for wide-screen foldables with its super light and thin design, as well as smart AI upgrades like Now Nudge and My FanCam. It\u2019s a very good foldable.<\/p>\n

However, the iPhone Ultra could surpass the Fold 8 with an even less noticeable crease, a much better app experience and even longer battery life.<\/p>\n

Which foldable would you buy? Let me know in the comments.<\/p>\n

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