Apple Eyes $2,500 iPhone Ultra With 3 Advantages Over Galaxy Z Fold 8
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Updated · Tom's Guide · Aug 4
Apple Eyes $2,500 iPhone Ultra With 3 Advantages Over Galaxy Z Fold 8
3 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Aug 4
Summary
$2,400-$2,500 is the rumored price range for Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra, which a new comparison says could beat Samsung’s $1,900 Galaxy Z Fold 8 in three key areas.
A crease-free inner display is the first claimed edge: Apple is reportedly using liquid-metal hinge parts and a laser-drilled metal plate, while Samsung’s Fold 8 has only reduced—not eliminated—the crease.
App optimization could be the biggest differentiator, with the iPhone Ultra expected to inherit iPad-style scaling on day one as some Fold 8 apps still appear stretched or lack dual-pane layouts.
Battery life is the third potential advantage because Apple’s 2nm A20 Pro chip is expected to be more efficient than the Fold 8’s 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, despite similar roughly 4,800 mAh batteries.
The comparison suggests Apple will need those hardware and software gains to justify a foldable that may cost as much as $600 more than Samsung’s latest wide-format flagship.