Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Vivo iQOO U1

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 39/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO U1 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 27 points (66/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Performance 94
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 37
Portability 80
Value for money 44
Vivo iQOO U1
Performance 41
Display 57
Camera 29
Battery 33
Portability 59
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 1762
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 180g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh

  • Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 27 points higher (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Vivo iQOO U1 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (80/100 vs 59/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO U1: The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Vivo iQOO U1
Processor Exynos 2600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3113347 514398
Geekbench Single 3271 746
Geekbench Multi 11051 1762
Display 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2520 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 18W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP48
Dimensions 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 180 g 190 g
Launch price $1099
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
35
camera
Vivo iQOO U1
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Exynos 2600
66/100
3113347 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO U1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
39/100 -505.2%
514398 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 505.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
$1099
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (80/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Vivo iQOO U1 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (80/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 27 points (66/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 over the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.