Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $2199 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 75/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 3,453,998); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 3453998
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $2199
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 3 points higher (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 3453998 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $2199 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by 3.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1651. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $1651 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra by just 3 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 Neo 11 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.