Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $1799 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 4400); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 1,818,396); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 253g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 253g
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $1799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 38/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 1818396 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10243 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2176x1812 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 253 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 49.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1251. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $1251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (95/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (80/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.