Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 9 China
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 60/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 9 China
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 9 China, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 18 points higher (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (66/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 9 China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3453998 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $2199 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 9 China, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 166.7% in our overall performance rating.
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (67/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (66/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9 China — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 China — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
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 Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for active users.