Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1999 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 2,805,332); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 2805332
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (70/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 46/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (62/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 2805332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $450 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 20.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1549. Vivo iQOO 15R was $1549 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (50/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (70/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (62/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.