Samsung released a new promotional video on Instagram targeting Apple’s iPhone Duo, according to Appliště. The campaign follows earlier social media posts from the South Korean manufacturer comparing its established Galaxy Z Fold series against Apple’s first foldable device. The video highlights physical differences between the two competing smartphones, pointing to variations in thickness, weight, and hinge mechanics.
Weight and Thickness Comparisons Highlighted by Samsung
The newly published advertisement from Samsung’s Philippine branch showcases a mechanical claw game dropping an iPhone Duo due to its heavier build, contrasting it with the lighter Galaxy Z Fold8, as reported by Samsung Magazine. notes that the Galaxy Z Fold8 is 1.6 mm thinner and 53 grams lighter than the Apple device, while mobilenet.cz reports a thickness difference of 1.8 millimeters and a weight reduction of 53 grams. Apple’s iPhone Duo weighs 254 grams and utilizes a titanium frame alongside MagSafe magnets, whereas the Galaxy Z Fold8 weighs 201 grams and features an aluminum frame, as detailed by Samsung Magazine.
Hinge Durability and Market Availability Debated
Samsung’s video references structural concerns, pointing to public drop and stress tests that demonstrated vulnerability in the iPhone Duo’s hinge when exposed to debris, according to SMARTmania.cz. While the Galaxy Z Fold8 holds an IP48 water and dust resistance rating compared to the iPhone Duo’s IP68 rating, Samsung’s device achieved better resilience in mechanical stress evaluations conducted by independent reviewers, SMARTmania.cz states. Beyond hardware specifications, market availability remains a differentiator, as buyers face waiting periods stretching into February for the iPhone Duo, while the Galaxy Z Fold8 remains immediately available for purchase, according to Samsung Magazine.
