Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1899 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4400); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,456,969); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is thinner (5.6mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2456969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 227g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1899
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 44/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2456969 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1856 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 130 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.5×132.6×5.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1899 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 by 46.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (92/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.