Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $2199 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 78/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,453,998); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 223g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3453998
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $2199
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 11 points higher (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3453998 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $2199 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by 37.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1359. Vivo iQOO 16 was $1359 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (90/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.