Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4400); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,342,433); the Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably lighter (216g vs 236g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 236g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9553 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 16 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 38.6% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (75/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.