Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,815,522).

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 40
Design 31
Value for money 0
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 74
Design 30
Value for money 75
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3815522
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
  • Lighter: 215g vs 216g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $1999

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (75/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3942923 3815522
Geekbench Single 3640 3228
Geekbench Multi 11033 9553
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68
Weight 215 g 216 g
Price $1999 $499
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
45
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
40
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
65/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100 -3.3%
3815522 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo iQOO 15T by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Price difference: $1500. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $1500.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (63/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (75/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.