HMD Vibe vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 27/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 51 points higher (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (61/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the HMD Vibe are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads HMD Vibe by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Vibe
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (78/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (61/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the HMD Vibe are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 51 points (78/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.