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Apple has launched the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, setting up direct competition against Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8. While both premium devices share similar overall designs and pricing, early testing highlights major differences. In benchmarks run by Tom’s Guide, the Duo's A20 Pro chip reached 62.3 frames per second in 3DMark's Solar Bay Unlimited test compared to 47.35 fps on the Z Fold 8, and its 4,883 mAh battery lasted 13 hours and 20 minutes, outlasting the 4,800 mAh Fold 8 by over three hours. [1]
Beyond raw performance, Apple added Apple Pencil USB-C support and an IP68 dust- and water-resistance rating, contrasting with the Z Fold 8's IP48 rating and lack of S Pen support. The Duo also features an anti-reflective display coating that softens its crease and a hinge that stays propped open for split-screen media viewing. However, reviewers note tradeoffs on its exterior. According to 9to5Google and The Verge, the Duo feels harder to use with one hand than Samsung's narrower phone, and iOS places a persistent sidebar dock on the 5.4-inch outer screen that leaves notable amounts of display space unused. [1][2]
Apple’s take on a wide foldable isn’t being received without some criticism as it makes its way into the hands of users. The biggest limitation might not even be the hardware.
via 9to5Google
After checking out both foldable phones, here are all the ways I think the Apple iPhone Duo beats the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.
via Tom’s Guide