The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has been a resounding success for Samsung, so much so that I wouldn’t be surprised if its successor picks up better cameras and the Ultra moniker. But aside from being such a beloved phone that is converting people over to foldables, the Fold 8 is also stealing the spotlight from the Galaxy S26 Ultra and the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Most of you would choose the Galaxy Z Fold 8
I have been torn between the Fold 8, the S26 Ultra, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max. As such, I turned to you.
In a poll, I asked you which of the three phones you would choose. Over 44 percent of you went with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 just because of how fun and addictive the new form factor is. The Fold 8 has been winning hearts ever since its release and most of you seem to love it the most as well.
Galaxy S26 Ultra comes second, iPhone 18 Pro Max last
Foldables getting more attention than the S-series flagships? The Fold 8 is setting records now. | Image by PhoneArena
Meanwhile, almost 40 percent of respondents went with the Galaxy S26 Ultra instead. While the Fold 8 might be a more fun phone, the S26 Ultra is peak flagship. Provided that you’re not affected by the display, of course. Some people get nauseous or develop a headache when they use the S26 Ultra.
In last place, with less than 16 percent of the votes, was the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Sure, the new Burgundy color is great and some people might find the phone a lot more polished than any Android flagship out there, but it’s clearly not many people’s 2026 choice of flagship.
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So, what about you?
Which of these three phones would you have gone for?
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I agree completely now
The Fold 8 is the best phone out of the three, in my opinion. I was leaning towards jumping ship to iOS for a while back there, but it’s clear to me that most of you made what, to me, seems like the smartest choice.
Will the telephoto camera be missed? Yes, absolutely. But I’d be lying if I said that the lavender Fold 8 wasn’t speaking to me unlike any other phone has done in recent years. So many people are getting the Fold 8 as their first foldable daily driver, and I think I’m about to join their ranks.
Abdullah loves smartphones, Virtual Reality, and audio gear. Though he covers a wide range of news his favorite is always when he gets to talk about the newest VR venture or when Apple sets the industry ablaze with another phenomenal release.
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