Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $2199 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 78/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,453,998); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3453998
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $2199
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 12 points higher (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 Vivo X500 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro 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 X500 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3453998 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $2199 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by 31.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1229. Vivo X500 Pro was $1229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro 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 X500 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.