Comparison
iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold8: Which Foldable?
Apple's first foldable against Samsung's eighth. Same 7.6-inch inner screen, very different trade-offs.
Same size screen, different trade-offs. Both open to 7.6 inches. Get the iPhone Duo if you're on iPhone or need it tough: it's rated IP68 against IP48. Get the Galaxy Z Fold8 if you want a lighter, thinner foldable you can buy today: it's 53 g lighter.
The real difference: iOS or Android, tough or light
Shown to scale.
- Same on both7.6-inch inner screen, 120Hz, two rear cameras with 2x zoom from the main sensor, no telephoto
- The Duo gets youIP68 dust and water protection, a titanium frame, Touch ID and iOS 27
- The Fold8 gets you201 g against 254 g, thinner open (4.5 mm) and closed (9.7 mm), 50MP cameras, Android 17 and One UI 9
You're on iPhone now
You want IP68 dust protection
You wear an Apple Watch
You want a titanium frame
You want a light foldable (201 g)
You're on Android
You want it in our store today
You want a thin phone when closed
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What do you use now?
Beach, job site or lots of outdoor time?
Does phone weight bother you?
Round by round
201 g against 254 g. That's about eight loonies lighter, and thinner open and closed.
IP68 against IP48. Both survive water, but the Fold8's rating doesn't cover fine dust or sand.
Apple rates the Duo at up to 44 hours of video on the outer screen. Samsung rates the Fold8 at up to 26. Different tests, so treat it as a guide.
Neither has a telephoto. Both zoom 2x by cropping. The Fold8 has 50MP cameras, the Duo 48MP. In practice, call it even.
Duo for Apple Watch, AirPods and Mac. Fold8 for Android, Galaxy Watch and DeX.
Even fight. Your current phone decides this one. If you're on iPhone, the Duo. If you're on Android, the Fold8.
Skip it if
Skip the iPhone Duo if
- You want the lightest foldable
- You're on Android
- You want to buy today
Skip the Galaxy Z Fold8 if
- You wear an Apple Watch
- You're outdoors, at the beach or on job sites a lot
- You want Touch ID and iOS
SOur take
If you're on iPhone, wait for the Duo. Switching platforms for a foldable isn't worth the hassle.
If you're on Android, or weight matters, the Fold8 is the better-finished foldable today. Just keep it away from sand.
Every spec side by side
Better Same on both
Specs from each maker's official pages. Battery hours are each maker's own test, so compare them as a guide. The iPhone Duo is not in our store yet.
Before you buy
How much storage?
256GB covers most people. Go bigger if you keep movies or lots of video on the phone for the big screen.
Good to know
- The iPhone Duo is not in our store yet. It ships in Canada on October 23, 2026.
- IP48 means the Fold8 survives water, but fine dust and sand can still get in. Keep it out of beach bags.
- Apple Watch only works with iPhone. If you wear one, that decides it.
Price
The iPhone Duo is not in our store yet. Apple opened preorders in Canada on October 16, 2026 and it ships October 23. A new Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at $2,589.99 in our store, and prices update live. Browse all Galaxy Z foldables. All our phones are unlocked and come with up to a 1-year warranty and 14-day returns.
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FAQ
Which is lighter, the iPhone Duo or Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Galaxy Z Fold8 at 201 g. The iPhone Duo is 254 g.
Is the iPhone Duo waterproof?
It is rated IP68 (6 m for 30 minutes). The Galaxy Z Fold8 is rated IP48.
Do the iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold8 have the same screen size?
The inner screens are both 7.6 inches. The outer screens are 5.4 inches on the Duo and 5.5 inches on the Fold8.
Does either have a telephoto camera?
No. Both have a main and an ultra wide camera, with 2x optical-quality zoom from the main sensor.
Sources: Apple iPhone Duo tech specs; Apple newsroom: Apple unveils iPhone Duo; Samsung newsroom: Galaxy Z Fold8; Samsung Canada: Galaxy Z Fold8. Specs checked October 18, 2026.
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