Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $2199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 78/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 3,453,998).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Lighter: 215g vs 216g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 3453998
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $2199
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 4 points higher (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3453998 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Weight | 215 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $2199 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by 26.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1700. Vivo iQOO 15T was $1700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.