Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Our Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the better camera on paper, 50MP versus 48MP, and the Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery of the two, 4800mAh against 3200mAh, though iOS and Android manage power differently, so more mAh doesn't always mean longer battery life. The Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger screen at 7.6" against 6.1", while the Apple iPhone 14 Pro has the sharper one at 461 PPI. Only pay up for the Galaxy Z Fold8 if you'll use what it offers; if not, the iPhone 14 Pro 5G makes more sense.

Over a full contract, the iPhone 14 Pro 5G works out around £534 all-in, about £837 less than the Galaxy Z Fold8.

Expert Rating
4.4
20 reviews
4.4
10 reviews
Screen
6.1" 7.6"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Resolution
1179 x 2556 1828 x 2584
Pixels Per Inch
461 416
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
3,200 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm
Weight
206 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£19.75/mo (£10.00 upfront) £20.00/mo (£875.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£329.00 £1656.99
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Apple iPhone 14 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Expert Rating 4.4
20 reviews
4.4
10 reviews
Screen 6.1" 7.6"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Resolution 1179 x 2556 1828 x 2584
Pixels Per Inch 461 416
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 3,200 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm
Weight 206 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £19.75/mo
£10.00 upfront
£20.00/mo
£875.00 upfront
SIM-free £329.00 £1656.99
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Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Apple iPhone 14 Pro

24 Months

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1GB

Data

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£19.75 per month, £10 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

24 Months

256GB

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Data

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£20 per month, £875 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is cheaper on contract at £534.00 over the life of the deal from £19.75 per month with £10.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger screen at 7.6" compared to the Apple iPhone 14 Pro's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 14 Pro has the sharper display at 461 pixels per inch versus 416, and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £329.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 use?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is lighter but the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is more compact. It's 7g lighter at 199 grams, though the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is slimmer at 4.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 run?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro runs Apple iOS and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.