iPhone Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors: which 2026 foldable is
shaping up to be the better phone?

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Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:47:28 +0000

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The iPhone Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could have a lot in common, so which one is sounding best so far?

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter 2026 could be a big year for foldable phones, as Apple is rumored to finally be launching a foldable of
its own, reportedly called the iPhone Ultra.

This could push foldable phones into the mainstream, and Samsung as well as welcoming the competition from its biggest rival looks set to cash in, as
its reportedly launching a foldable phone in a new wider form factor, so that it can better compete with Apples device, which itself is expected to be
quite wide. This new phone was once referred to as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold
8 Wide but is now rumored to be launching simply as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, with the more familiar, narrower model said to be landing as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

Obviously, we dont know for sure how the iPhone Ultra and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will compare just yet nor even whether they'll officially launch but thanks to leaks, rumors, and previous foldables, were starting to get a good idea of what to expect. iPhone Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors: price and availability The iPhone 17 Pro Max (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future) We havent yet heard much about what the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 might cost, but theres a good chance it will either be in line with or slightly cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 , since it will reportedly have one fewer camera and sit beneath the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. That would mean a starting price of $1,999.99 / 1,799 / AU$2,899 or less. You may like New Samsung
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As for the iPhone Ultra, leaks suggest that it might start at over $2,000 (around 1,485 / AU$2,785), which could mean its at least slightly more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.

As for availability, its likely that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will launch in July, alongside Samsungs other 2026 foldables. If it really launches with that
name, it will probably be available globally, though there's a chance Samsung could limit the Galaxy Z Fold 8 to a few regions to test the waters, just as it did with the Galaxy Z Tri-Fold . Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals,
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The iPhone Ultra will probably launch in September alongside the iPhone 18
Pro series, though there has been some talk of a possible delay until 2027 . Whenever it does land, its likely to be sold globally. iPhone Ultra vs
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors: design and display The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold
7 (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future) The iPhone Ultra and Samsung Galaxy
Z Fold 8 might have quite similar designs, with both being rumored to have wider, shorter screens than typical book-style foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 .

This form factor could give you a more widescreen experience when theyre unfolded, but would leave you with a slightly squat device when folded shut. What to read next Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 reportedly seen in leaked
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Going by dummy units , the iPhone Ultra might be 117.71 x 84.27mm when folded, and come in at 11.02mm at its thinnest point and 16.57mm at the
camera bump. It could be just 5.24mm when unfolded, though some other leaks put it at a slightly slimmer 4.5mm when unfolded and between 9 and 9.5mm when folded. Weve also heard repeatedly that there will be no visible crease on
the iPhone Ultra .

Various leaks also suggest that it will have a roughly 5.5-inch cover screen and an approximately 7.8-inch foldable display.

As for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, that phone might have a roughly 7.6-inch main screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio, and weigh around 200g according to TechManiacs . That same screen size, along with a 5.4-inch cover display, has been put forward by Android Headlines , which adds that the phone will be 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.9mm when unfolded and 123.9 x 82.2 x 9.8mm when folded.

So, Samsungs phone might be marginally smaller at least in terms of screen sizes and thinner than Apples, though theres a high chance it will also have a more visible crease. iPhone Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors:
cameras The iPhone 17 Pro Max (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future) Its expected that the iPhone Ultra will have two cameras on the back: specifically, a wide and an ultra-wide, both of which will be 48MP, according to leaker Digital Chat Station . The iPhone Ultra is also expected to have cameras in both its screens, and while no specs have been leaked yet, they might be 18MP like the selfie cameras on the iPhone 17 line.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 likewise looks set to have a dual-lens camera,
and as with the iPhone, youll probably get wide and ultra-wide lenses. Leaks also point to similar numbers of megapixels, with both sensors apparently being 50MP . The phone is also almost certainly going to have a camera in
each screen, with these rumored to be 10MP.

So, on paper, there might not be much to choose between these phones when it comes to the cameras, but it will be interesting to see how they compare in practice. iPhone Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors: performance and software The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future) The iPhone Ultra will almost certainly have the same chipset as the iPhone 18 Pro Max if it launches this year, which likely means a top-end A20 Pro chipset. Leaker Fixed Focus Digital suggests the phone could also have a
vapor chamber, which would further boost performance.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, meanwhile, is likely to have a Snapdragon 8
Elite Gen 5 chipset, which is also very powerful this is what youll find in the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, for example.

So, both of these should be very powerful phones, though the iPhone Ultra, with its slightly newer chipset and rumored vapor chamber, could have the
edge in terms of performance.

As for software, the iPhone Ultra will likely run on iOS specifically the yet-to-launch iOS 27, if it lands in September though there's a small chance that Apple could debut some foldable-specific software for its first foldable device.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, on the other hand, will run Android most likely Android 17, overlaid with Samsungs One UI. These are both highly capable operating systems , so it really comes down to personal preference as to
which is best. iPhone Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors: battery The iPhone 17 Pro Max (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future) The iPhone Ultra could have a surprisingly high-capacity battery for a foldable phone, with
one leak putting it at 5,800mAh . A slightly earlier leak from Lanzuk puts it at between 5,400mAh and 5,800mAh, but even at that lower end, it would still have a lot of foldables beat.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rumored to have a 4,800mAh battery so not as good as the iPhone, though still better than the 4,400mAh-equipped Galaxy Z Fold 7. iPhone Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors: early verdict Based
on what weve heard so far, the iPhone Ultra could have a more powerful
chipset and a bigger battery than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, as well as a less visible crease.

But it could also be thicker and have a higher price, and there may not be much to choose between the two phones' cameras and screens.

So, its sounding like the iPhone Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 might be quite evenly matched overall. We'll likely find out for sure before the end
of the year, as we're expecting Samsung to debut the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in July, and Apple to debut the iPhone Ultra in September.

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