Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Vivo Y500
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $1099 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 56/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 210g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Vivo Y500
- Lighter: 180g vs 210g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $1099
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs the Vivo Y500, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 10 points higher (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (64/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 44/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (80/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2600 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3271 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11051 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $345 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $754. Vivo Y500 was $754 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (64/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (80/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Vivo Y500?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Vivo Y500?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 over the Vivo Y500?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.