Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Vivo S50 Pro mini

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $2199 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 78/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 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 2,974,201); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Performance 96
Display 78
Camera 67
Battery 61
Portability 66
Value for money 64

Vivo S50 Pro mini

Performance 90
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 81
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 2974201
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)

What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?

  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $2199

  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 1 points higher (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100; 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3453998 2974201
Geekbench Single 3639 2833
Geekbench Multi 11047 9119
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 60W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 40W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g 191 g
Launch price $2199 $485

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
67
camera

Vivo S50 Pro mini

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

Vivo S50 Pro mini

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery

Vivo S50 Pro mini

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
78/100
3453998 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
79/100 -16.1%
2974201 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 16.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

$2199

Vivo S50 Pro mini

$485

Launch price difference: $1714. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $1714 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 90/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.