Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs TCL P80 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL P80 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 Ultra has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,099,769); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.3mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the TCL P80 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

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

TCL P80 Ultra

Performance 59
Display 84
Camera 61
Battery 55
Portability 58
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1099769
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 58/100)

What makes TCL P80 Ultra better?

  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 197g vs 201g

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (55/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the TCL P80 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Ultra (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the TCL P80 Ultra (74/100 vs 58/100).

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 P80 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite
AnTuTu 3382020 1099769
Geekbench Single 3639 1061
Geekbench Multi 11047 3185
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1828x2448 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5800 mAh
Charging 45W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 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 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68
Dimensions 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm 163.3×77.7×8.3 mm
Weight 201 g 197 g
Launch price $1999 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

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

TCL P80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

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

TCL P80 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

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

TCL P80 Ultra

  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and TCL P80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
73/100
3382020 AnTuTu
TCL P80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite
62/100 -207.5%
1099769 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads TCL P80 Ultra by 207.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

$1999

TCL P80 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Ultra (96/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the TCL P80 Ultra (74/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the TCL P80 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the TCL P80 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the TCL P80 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the TCL P80 Ultra — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the TCL P80 Ultra?

The TCL P80 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the TCL P80 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the TCL P80 Ultra?

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