Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs TCL 50 NxtPaper

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 47/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 50 NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 528,398); the TCL 50 NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper by 31 points (78/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Performance 96
Display 78
Camera 67
Battery 61
Portability 66
Value for money 64

TCL 50 NxtPaper

Performance 43
Display 66
Camera 42
Battery 46
Portability 62
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 528398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 62/100)

What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?

  • Bigger battery: 5010 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 196g vs 215g

  • Overall rating 47/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the TCL 50 NxtPaper, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 31 points higher (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the TCL 50 NxtPaper are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra TCL 50 NxtPaper
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 3453998 528398
Geekbench Single 3639 771
Geekbench Multi 11047 1980
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1968x2184 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5010 mAh
Charging 60W 33W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 14
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 —
Dimensions — 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g 196 g
Launch price $2199 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
67
camera

TCL 50 NxtPaper

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
42
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

TCL 50 NxtPaper

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery

TCL 50 NxtPaper

  • 5010 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
78/100
3453998 AnTuTu
TCL 50 NxtPaper MediaTek Dimensity 6300
47/100 -553.7%
528398 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 553.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

$2199

TCL 50 NxtPaper

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (96/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (67/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (61/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the TCL 50 NxtPaper are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper by 31 points (78/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.