Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate; estimated prices are $1999 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 30/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 560,883).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 35 points (65/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 40
Design 31
Value for money 0
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 35
Battery 56
Design 37
Value for money 100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 560883
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1890
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (45/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 210g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $140 vs $1999

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Neo, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 35 points higher (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Tecno Pova 7 Neo: The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
AnTuTu 3942923 560883
Geekbench Single 3640 760
Geekbench Multi 11033 1890
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1968x2184 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 14
NFC yes
Protection IP48
Weight 215 g 210 g
Price $1999 $140
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
45
camera
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
40
battery
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Tecno Pova 7 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
65/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova 7 Neo MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
30/100 -603.0%
560883 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 603.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
$140

Price difference: $1859. Tecno Pova 7 Neo is cheaper by $1859.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (56/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 35 points (65/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.