Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 74/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,950,082); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Better portability (74/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 201g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 16 points higher (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by 21.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (87/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 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.