Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $2199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 3,942,923); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.7mm).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $799 vs $2199
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $2199 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by 14.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1400. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is cheaper by $1400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (86/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (31/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 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.