Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold vs Apple foldable iPhone: Specs and rumors
In an exciting development for tech enthusiasts and smartphone users alike, Samsung has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Galaxy Z TriFold, a groundbreaking foldable phone that features a unique design with two hinges and an impressive 10-inch inner display. Scheduled for release in the U.S. in early 2026, the Galaxy Z TriFold promises to elevate the foldable smartphone experience with its cutting-edge specifications. The device boasts a stunning 2160×1584 resolution with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, and is equipped with a generous 16GB of RAM and storage options of 512GB or 1TB. Its robust 5,600mAh battery and a versatile camera setup, including a remarkable 200MP wide lens, further enhance its appeal. The outer display, measuring 6.5 inches, allows users to operate the phone like a traditional device, catering to those who value convenience alongside innovation.
As Samsung steps into the spotlight, Apple is reportedly gearing up to make its own foray into the foldable market with the highly speculated iPhone Fold, also projected for a 2026 launch. While details about the iPhone Fold remain less concrete, rumors suggest that Apple is developing a “creaseless” design, which could revolutionize the foldable experience by eliminating the visible crease that has plagued many current models. Unlike Samsung’s dual-hinged design, the iPhone Fold is expected to feature a single hinge, with a smaller 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer display. Although the camera specifications are still under wraps, it is anticipated that Apple will include a four-lens setup, with two on the back and two on the front, designed to enhance user experience and functionality.
While the Galaxy Z TriFold is set to hit the market soon, eager fans of Apple’s technology will have to exercise patience as they await more information about the iPhone Fold. Current estimates suggest a premium price point for Apple’s entry into the foldable space, possibly reaching up to $2,399. With both companies making strides in the foldable arena, the competition is heating up, and consumers can look forward to a new era of smartphones that blend functionality with innovative design. As we anticipate the arrival of these devices, it’s clear that the future of mobile technology is unfolding—quite literally.
Samsung
has a new recruit in the foldable trenches, while
Apple
is set to join them soon.
On Monday, Samsung announced the
Galaxy Z TriFold
, an oft-rumored foldable phone with two hinges and a gigantic inner display. It’s coming to the U.S. in early 2026, and people are excited. However, Apple is also said to be working on a foldable
iPhone
, potentially set for launch in 2026, as well.
With that in mind, let’s take what we know about both devices and compare them.
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs. Apple iPhone Fold: Specs
It’s like a regular phone!
Credit: Samsung
It’s worth mentioning that only one of these devices has been officially announced. Therefore, we only have real specs for Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold right now. Here’s how they shake out:
10-inch main display with 2160×1584 resolution and 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
6.5-inch cover display with 2520×1080 resolution and 120Z adaptive refresh rate
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset
16GB RAM
512GB/1TB storage
5,600mAh battery
Three rear cameras: 200MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom
In case you haven’t been following the news, the main selling point of Samsung’s new device is that it folds twice. It has two hinges that, when unfolded, open up a gargantuan 10-inch display with a 4K-ish resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s also got a 6.5-inch outer display so you can use it like a regular phone and put it in your pockets, similar to how the single-hinged
Galaxy Z Fold 7
works.
Like I said, we unfortunately don’t have nearly as much firm information about the rumored iPhone Fold right now.
The latest reports
suggest that Apple has mastered some kind of “creaseless” design, which would be huge. Recent foldables, such as the ones from Samsung, have made great strides in reducing the visibility of the crease in the unfolded display, but if Apple could truly eliminate that, it would really be onto something. To be clear, this is expected to be a single-hinged device, like most foldables.
Some reports
have suggested that it will have a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer display, making it significantly smaller than the Galaxy Z TriFold.
As for cameras, the Galaxy Z TriFold has a fairly standard set of lenses, relative to other Samsung flagships. You get three on the back and one on the front, with highlights including a 200MP main shooter and a telephoto lens on the back. We don’t know the exact specs for the iPhone Fold’s cameras yet, but it’s thought to have four lenses just like the Samsung phone. However, they’ll be arranged differently; there will be two on the back and, for reasons that will surely become clear when the device is actually shown, two on the front.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs. Apple iPhone Fold: Everything else we know, or don’t know
Sadly, that’s about all we have on both phones in terms of hard information. Samsung’s device doesn’t have a firm U.S. release date or price yet. One recent report suggested the iPhone Fold could cost as much as $2,399, which would be a lot, even for a foldable.
One thing we do know about Samsung’s foldable is that it’s thin, like the other phones Samsung launched in 2025. Samsung says it measures in at just 4.2mm of thickness when unfolded. One recent report said the iPhone Fold will resemble two
iPhone Airs
strapped together, so expect that device to be thin, as well.
If you’re excited about the Galaxy Z TriFold, you have only a few months of waiting left. If you’re excited about the iPhone Fold, well…patience is a virtue.
Eric
Eric is a seasoned journalist covering US Tech & AI news.
