Lava Blaze Dragon vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $109 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 42/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 568,395); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $2199
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 36 points higher (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (66/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2090. Lava Blaze Dragon was $2090 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (78/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (66/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 36 points (78/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.