Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 2,342,433); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 236g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Performance 83
Display 78
Camera 51
Battery 39
Portability 54
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 236g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2342433 3740528
Geekbench Single 2205 3041
Geekbench Multi 7192 9494
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 4 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68
Dimensions 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 236 g 215 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 4MP
51
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
65/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +37.4%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 37.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (99/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (78/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (85/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.