GoKawiilCNET compares iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 8 cameras in hands-on test
CNET photographed scenes at a Bay Area garden using Apple's iPhone Duo and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, two book-style foldables that start around $1,900-$1,999 for 256GB. Neither phone includes a telephoto lens; the Duo has dual 48MP wide and ultrawide cameras while the Z Fold 8 has dual 50MP wide and ultrawide cameras, alongside differing selfie camera setups on their cover and inner screens.
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The comparison suggests that compact foldable designs still force camera tradeoffs compared to flagship slab phones like the iPhone 18 Pro or Galaxy S26 Ultra, which offer stronger zoom and larger sensors. This indicates that despite high prices, buyers of these foldables may be sacrificing camera versatility for the book-style form factor.
- Both the iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 8 lack a telephoto camera.
- The Duo starts at $1,999 and the Z Fold 8 at $1,900 for 256GB storage.
- CNET tested the cameras head-to-head at Filoli gardens in the Bay Area.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 — If foldables are the future, the Z Fold 8 brings that future into a pocketable, book-style design with a sprawling 7.6-inch inner display perfect for multitasking and video. It's a great pick for anyone curious about this new wave of compact foldables discussed in the comparison.You'll get the versatility of a phone and tablet in one device.
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