Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 78/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,453,998).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 78/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3453998
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3453998 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Launch price | $2199 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by 28.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.