Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 879,714); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.0mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Performance 96
Display 80
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 74
Value for money 54

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

Performance 55
Display 64
Camera 40
Battery 50
Portability 55
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 201g vs 208g

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)

What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh

  • Overall rating 51/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (74/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 3382020 879714
Geekbench Single 3639 1001
Geekbench Multi 11047 2918
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1828x2448 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 45W 33W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 17 / One UI 9 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68
Dimensions 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm
Weight 201 g 208 g
Launch price $1999 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1828x2448
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
64
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
73/100
3382020 AnTuTu
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7300
51/100 -284.4%
879714 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro by 284.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

$1999

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (74/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.