Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $929 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 32/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 437,463); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.6mm).
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper: $929 vs $1900
- Overall rating 32/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 56 points higher (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 8895 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 437463 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1445 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2960x1440 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×74.8×8.6 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Price | $929 | $1900 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $971. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is cheaper by $971.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (94/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (82/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by 56 points (88/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.