Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4700); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,290,942).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 69/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Better camera (59/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Vivo iQOO 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 (International), Origin OS Ocean (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.8×75.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo iQOO 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo iQOO 9 Pro by 162.0% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (96/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (73/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro 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 9 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro leads on camera score (59/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.