Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 side by side: Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy…

Apple

Galaxy Z Fold 8

$1,900

14categories won

1 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Choose the Galaxy Z Fold 8 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 12 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy Z Fold 8

Galaxy Z Fold 8 takes battery honors offering 4,800 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Fold 8

Galaxy Z Fold 8 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraTie

Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.

🏷️ ValueiPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1900.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

iPhone 12 Pro vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Screen size	6.1"	7.6"
Resolution	1170 x 2532	1848 x 2448Winner
Pixel density	457 ppiWinner	404 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 HzWinner
Peak brightness	1200 nits	2400 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Chipset	Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Process node	5 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	1,120,000	2,400,000Winner
Geekbench multi	4890	8900Winner
Maximum RAM	6 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	128GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Main sensor	12 MP	50 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3Winner	2
Optical zoom	2x	—
Ultrawide	12 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	12 MPWinner	10 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps Dolby Vision 10-bit HDR	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Capacity	2,815 mAh	4,800 mAhWinner
Wired charging	20 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Weight	189 gWinner	201 g
Thickness	7.4 mm	4.5 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP48
Build	Surgical-grade stainless steel frame, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back	Armor Aluminum frame, glass back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Operating system	iOS 14	Android 17
OS updates	6 years	6 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	6 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 8
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$999Winner	$1,900