Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,119,714); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably lighter (227g vs 271g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Overall rating 48/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Lighter: 227g vs 271g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1799
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (35/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2208x1768 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 271 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1000. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $1000 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (92/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (35/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.