An early side-by-side video of the iPhone Duo and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 gives us one of the clearest looks yet at the display crease on both foldables. The short clip suggests Apple’s crease can be less noticeable head-on, but it also shows that neither screen is completely crease-free.
The comparison was shared on X by Ahmed, who credits the original video to Reddit. Both phones display the same bright webpage while the camera and devices move through several angles.
- Early impression: The iPhone Duo’s fold line appears softer in parts of the clip.
- Important limitation: Lighting, viewing angle, brightness, and screen finish are not controlled.
- Confirmed: Apple and Samsung both use display treatments designed to reduce crease visibility.
The iPhone Duo looks flatter, depending on the angle
When the screens face the camera directly, the center line on the iPhone Duo is difficult to spot. The Galaxy Z Fold8 also looks nearly flat, although a narrow reflection makes its fold more obvious at some angles. When either device tilts toward the light, the crease becomes easier to see.
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That makes this useful as an early visual check, not a laboratory comparison. The devices are held at different heights and angles, and the footage does not confirm matching brightness settings. A fair verdict will require both phones under the same light with the same content and camera position.
Apple and Samsung take different approaches
Apple says the Duo’s 7.6-inch inner display uses a nano-texture finish that reduces glare and reflections while minimizing crease visibility. Our complete iPhone Duo specifications guide covers the display, A20 Pro chip, cameras, and October release date.
Samsung’s answer is Flex Titanium, which combines a titanium-alloy film with a titanium plate beneath the folding display. Samsung says the structure adds support and reduces the visibility of the crease. The Fold8 also uses an anti-reflection main screen, according to the company.
The surface finish may be doing as much visual work as the underlying fold geometry. Reflections trace a crease very effectively, so Apple’s matte nano-texture layer can make the Duo look smoother on camera even when a physical fold remains.
The real test comes after months of folding
This clip appears to show new demonstration devices. It cannot tell us how either crease will change after thousands of folds, regular pocket use, heat, or pressure. Apple has described the Duo’s hinge and display construction, but it has not published a fold-cycle rating.
The Duo is also a different shape and weight from a standard iPhone. Our iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro size comparison explains what its 254-gram body feels like on paper, while the Duo design guide details the titanium frame and hinge.
Based on this early footage, Apple appears competitive with Samsung on crease visibility, but declaring a winner would be premature. Which foldable screen looks better to you? Let us know in the comments.
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