I compared the iPhone Ultra's rumored screen sizes to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: which of these foldables would you rather buy?

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Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:24:44 +0000

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The iPhone Ultra looks set to have very similar size screens to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, but there could still be some notable differences.

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 The iPhone Ultra probably wont launch for around another month, but we already have a fair idea of what to expect and thats not just thanks to leaks and rumors, but also because Samsung has launched what we think is a very similar phone.

That phone, of course, is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 , a foldable device
with a passport-like form factor, which is very much in line with what were hearing Apple is planning for its first foldable, reportedly called the
iPhone Ultra. That form factor, and particularly the screen sizes and shapes it results in, are arguably the most interesting things about these phones, since theyre different to the book-style and clamshell-style foldables were used to seeing. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

But just how similar will the screens on these two phones be? Well, while we wont be certain of anything until Apple unveils the iPhone Ultra, weve taken some educated guesses below, based on leaks and rumors about that phone, coupled with the confirmed specs of the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Swipe to scroll horizontally Header Cell - Column 0

iPhone Ultra (rumored)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Display (unfolded):

7.7-7.8 inches, 4:3

7.6 inches, 4:3

Display (folded):

5.3-5.49 inches, 16:10

5.5 inches, 16:10

Dimensions (unfolded):

120.6 x 167.6 x 4.5-4.8mm

161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5mm

Dimensions (folded):

120.6 x 83.8 x 9.0-9.6mm

81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7mm How will their foldable screens compare? Image 1 of 2
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Image credit: Richard Priday / TechRadar) An iPhone Ultra dummy unit (Image credit: Sonny Dickson) Image 1 of 2 View Original Image 2 of 2 View Original Much like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra , the Galaxy Z Fold 8 folds open like a book, but unlike the tall and narrow Z Fold 8 Ultra, it has a slightly smaller and more passport-like display, and were expecting something similar from the iPhone Ultra. You may like iPhone Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumor comparison Samsung Galaxy
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To be more specific, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a 7.6-inch 1828 x 2448 AMOLED screen with around 403 pixels per inch, a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, and an aspect ratio of 4:3.

That aspect ratio makes it more suited to watching widescreen video than typical book-style foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, as our content viewing comparison shows, and speaking of books, its arguably also a better shape for reading, too. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your
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So, what of the iPhone Ultra? Well, going by leaks, this device will probably have a foldable display of between 7.7 and 7.8 inches. Different sources
point to slightly different numbers, but all the recent leaks put it in roughly that range.

So that would make it ever so slightly bigger than the Galaxy Z Fold 8s
screen though still smaller than the 8-inch Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The silhouette of the rumored iPhone Ultra atop the Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Image
credit: Samsung / Future) Were less sure of what the resolution will be, but leaker Digital Chat Station (via MacRumors ) claimed last year that it would be 1920 x 2713 and that it would have a 4:3 aspect ratio. Though its worth noting that this resolution wouldnt actually yield a 4:3 aspect ratio, so at least one of these numbers must be at least slightly wrong. What to read next Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 7 the 5 biggest changes I tested YouTube, Netflix, and Instagram on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra to see which is best Exclusive: Samsung executive on why they built the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Apple's iPhone Ultra threat

In any case, 4:3 would make for the same aspect ratio as the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and while this rumored resolution would be slightly higher, the marginally bigger display size should mean it still offers a similar number of pixels
per inch.

Were inclined to believe the aspect ratio here more than the resolution, as leaked renders of the iPhone Ultra show a very similar screen shape to that
of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.

We also fully expect the iPhone Ultra to have an AMOLED screen, just like Samsungs phone, since other iPhones use that too.

We havent heard much about the iPhone Ultras screen brightness, but the
iPhone 17 Pro, for example, has a 3,000-nit peak brightness, so the iPhone Ultra might well match that and match the Galaxy Z Fold 8s brightness in the process.

In which case, there may be no significant difference between their foldable screens, with the iPhones probably just being slightly larger though it may also have a less visible crease , if rumors are to be believed. The iPhone Ultras corners are also likely to be curvier than the Z Fold 8s, based both
on leaks such as the dummy unit above shared by Sonny Dickson and Apples typical design practices. How will their cover displays compare? The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (left) and an iPhone Ultra dummy unit (right) (Image credit: TechRadar / Sonny Dickson) The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a 5.5-inch 1248 x 1972 AMOLED cover screen with around 428 pixels per inch, and with an aspect ratio of 16:10. This leaves it a bit more of a square shape than the screens on most phones.

As for the iPhone Ultra, that could either have a 5.49-inch cover display
with a 1422 x 2088 resolution (according to the source detailed in the
section above), or a 5.3-inch cover screen (according to a paywalled report
on The Information ). So, in other words, it might either be slightly smaller than the Z Fold 8s cover display or roughly the same size. It will also most likely use AMOLED tech, since other iPhones do.

Not much has been said about the iPhone Ultra's outer aspect ratio, but this again is likely to be similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 8s 16:10 one both because it looks similar in leaked renders and dummy units, and because that would make sense if its internal aspect ratio is the same, as has been rumored.

So, as with their foldable screens, the main difference between the cover screen on the iPhone Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 might just be
their size, with Apples possibly being slightly smaller in this case though some leaks suggest there will be no real difference there either. In which case, it could just be the iPhones potentially curvier corners that set it apart. How will their dimensions compare? Image 1 of 2 The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future) An iPhone Ultra dummy unit (Image credit: Sonny Dickson) Image 1 of 2 View Original Image 2 of 2 View Original Screen sizes have a major impact on dimensions, but theyre not the only factor, with bezels and internal components also playing a role, so how will the iPhone Ultra compare to Samsungs passport-style foldable there?

Well, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5mm when unfolded and 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7mm when folded shut.

Sources arent in total agreement about the iPhone Ultras dimensions, but
going by various leaks, it seems likely to come in at 120.6 x 167.6 x 4.5-4.8mm when unfolded and 120.6 x 83.8 x 9.0-9.6mm when folded, so its mostly just the thickness that theres disagreement on.

That, in any case, would make the iPhone slightly shorter than Samsungs phone but also marginally wider. When unfolded, it could be either the same thickness or slightly thicker, and when folded shut, it would seemingly be marginally slimmer.

Based on these rumored screen sizes and dimensions, which foldable phone
would you rather buy? Let us know in the poll or comments section below. Today's best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 deals Contract Deals Sim Free voucher gift Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 48 months Unlimited mins 25GB data 30 upfront 49.83 /mth View at EE See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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