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Apple iPhone Duo and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: What changes in price, weight and capabilities

An overview of hardware specifications for the Apple iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 8.

The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 for 256GB, runs on the A20 Pro chip, and features eSIM-only connectivity alongside USB-C Apple Pencil support.

The competing Z Fold 8 offers physical SIM support and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip at a lower starting price.


Prices and storage space

In terms of price, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 costs a little less than Apple's offering. Samsung's base model starts at $1.899,99 with 256GB of storage and 12GB of memory. The iPhone Duo starts at $1.999 with the exact same specs, while its price can go up to $3.199 for the top-of-the-line 2TB version.

Weight and SIM cards

The biggest difference in the feel of the devices is the weight. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 weighs 201 grams, making it noticeably lighter than the iPhone Duo, which weighs in at 254 grams.

Additionally, there is a difference in cellular connectivity. The iPhone Duo works exclusively with a digital SIM card, without a traditional case, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a regular slot for a physical SIM card in addition to the digital one.

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Screens and stylus use

Both phones have high-quality internal displays. The iPhone Duo stands out because its internal display has a special coating that reduces reflections and supports the use of Apple's stylus. In contrast, Samsung has stopped supporting the use of a stylus on its own foldable phone.

Processors and performance

Inside, the iPhone Duo features Apple's A20 Pro processor, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. In practice, Samsung offers split-screen capability for up to three apps at once, while Apple is limited to two.

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In terms of power, the iPhone Duo has a 4.883mAh battery, according to estimates, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 comes with a 4.800mAh battery.

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