Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,950,082); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (201g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 223g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (74/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (78/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (74/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.