Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Vivo Y500i

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 45/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 560,863); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
Vivo Y500i
Performance 47
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 43
Value for money 58
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2249
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4800 mAh

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Vivo Y500i, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 26 points higher (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (76/100 vs 43/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y500i: The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Vivo Y500i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3119308 560863
Geekbench Single 3041 923
Geekbench Multi 9494 2249
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1828x2584 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68
Dimensions 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 199 g 219 g
Launch price $180
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Vivo Y500i
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Vivo Y500i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Vivo Y500i
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500i Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
45/100 -456.2%
560863 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Vivo Y500i by 456.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Vivo Y500i
$180
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (92/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (50/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (60/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (76/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Vivo Y500i?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Vivo Y500i?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Vivo Y500i?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Vivo Y500i?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Vivo Y500i?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for everyday use.