Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,805,187); the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is noticeably lighter (194g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1805187
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (63/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3453998 | 1805187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| 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 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $2199 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- 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 Z9 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (63/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a better fit for active users.