Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 53/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 971,424); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.5mm vs 7.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 201g
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 21 points higher (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2577 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 306.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (50/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 21 points (74/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.