Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1799 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 65/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,818,396); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 128); the Vivo X300 Ultra is noticeably lighter (230g vs 253g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 230g vs 253g
- Cheaper at launch: $950 vs $1799
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 26 points higher (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 34/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1818396 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2176x1812 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 253 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $950 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 57.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $849. Vivo X300 Ultra was $849 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (96/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (85/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 26 points (91/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.