Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Vivo X Fold3 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $799 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 66/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold3 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,844,828 vs 2,342,433); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 236g).

The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance 90
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 44
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
Performance 83
Display 81
Camera 84
Battery 81
Portability 54
Value for money 68
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2844828 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 7192
  • Lighter: 162g vs 236g
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1499

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold3 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Better camera (84/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro scores 15 points higher (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (81/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 — 44/100, Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (89/100 vs 54/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro: The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S26 Vivo X Fold3 Pro
Processor Samsung Exynos 2600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2844828 2342433
Geekbench Single 2880 2205
Geekbench Multi 9100 7192
Display 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 2200x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5700 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 64 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 4 (China)
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IPX8
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 160.0×142.4×5.2 mm
Weight 162 g 236 g
Launch price $799 $1499
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2200x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo X Fold3 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
66/100
2844828 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold3 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
81/100 -21.4%
2342433 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Vivo X Fold3 Pro by 21.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26
$799
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
$1499

Launch price difference: $700. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $700 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (84/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (89/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?

The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?

The Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (90/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.