Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Vivo X Fold
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 62/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); 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 noticeably lighter (215g vs 311g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Vivo X Fold
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 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 311g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Vivo X Fold, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 16 points higher (78/100 vs 62/100). 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 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo X Fold are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo X Fold are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (66/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Vivo X Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1916x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.5×14.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 311 g | |
| Launch price | $2199 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1916x2160
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X Fold
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Vivo X Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Vivo X Fold by 166.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo X Fold are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo X Fold are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (66/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo X Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo X Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo X Fold — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo X Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo X Fold?
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 X Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X Fold is a better fit for active users.