Apple's and Samsung's compact foldable phones have similar dimensions, but a handful of attributes set them apart.

Apple has officially thrown its hat into the foldable phone ring with the iPhone Duo. But how does it compare with another eye-catching foldable handset, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8?

The iPhone Duo made its debut during Apple’s September launch event in Cupertino, California. It starts at $1,999 and goes on sale Oct. 23, with preorders kicking off Oct. 16. Like the Z Fold 8, the iPhone Duo has a shorter, more squat layout than other book-style foldables such as the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The inner display is optimized for watching horizontal videos in a landscape orientation and vertical social content when the phone is rotated to portrait.

Samsung launched the $1,900 Galaxy Z Fold 8 in July, which has a palm-sized build and a 4:3 aspect ratio when opened. The company also announced the Z Fold 8 Ultra, which maintains a taller, more conventional book-style design that feels like a slab phone when closed. But the Z Fold 8 stole the spotlight with its unique, compact design.

We have yet to test the iPhone Duo, but it seems poised to be a solid option for anyone enamored by the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s design, but who wants to stick to Apple’s ecosystem and software. Here are the key differences between the two phones:

Here’s how Apple’s and Samsung’s foldable offerings compare, from the displays to the cameras to battery life.

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