Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Tecno Spark 50 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate; launch prices were $1999 and $160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 575,630); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 7.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2014
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 50 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Tecno Spark 50 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100, Tecno Spark 50 Pro — 62/100; 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 Tecno Spark 50 Pro (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 50 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Tecno Spark 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2014 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | 167.8×79.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $160 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Tecno Spark 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Tecno Spark 50 Pro by 487.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1839. Tecno Spark 50 Pro was $1839 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (96/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (80/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 50 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Spark 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Spark 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Spark 50 Pro — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Spark 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Spark 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Tecno Spark 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.