Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 64/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 2,345,563); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 64/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 236g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 26 points higher (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 13145 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 53.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (81/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 26 points (90/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.