Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, enters a market Samsung has dominated for eight generations. The Duo matches the Z Fold 8's 7.6-inch inner display but offers a higher resolution. Both feature 120Hz refresh rates and anti-reflective coatings, though Apple calls its version a "nano-texture finish." The iPhone Duo uses a 2nm A20 Pro chip, outpacing the Z Fold 8's 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in performance and efficiency.

Samsung's foldable offers up to 16GB RAM, while Apple keeps specs under wraps, relying on software optimization. Design-wise, the Z Fold 8 adopts a squat, passport-style profile, which Apple mirrors. Early sales suggest Samsung's device is strong, but the iPhone Duo's launch could shift momentum.

Until hands-on testing, the specs alone hint at a tight race.