Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4380); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 824,513); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 263g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy Fold better?
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4380 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 223g vs 263g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1536x2152 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4380 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 263 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1536x2152
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 4380 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Fold and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (99/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Fold over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.