Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs TCL P80 Pro 5G
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL P80 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite; launch prices were $1999 and $279. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 57/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
TCL P80 Pro 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 40/100)
What makes TCL P80 Pro 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4800 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $279 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the TCL P80 Pro 5G, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 16 points higher (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100, TCL P80 Pro 5G — 58/100; 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 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | TCL P80 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $279 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 5800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and TCL P80 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads TCL P80 Pro 5G by 254.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1720. TCL P80 Pro 5G was $1720 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (96/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
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 TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the TCL P80 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the TCL P80 Pro 5G — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
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 P80 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.