Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo iQOO U1

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 71/100 vs 39/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 96
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 44
Value for money 46
Vivo iQOO U1
Performance 41
Display 57
Camera 29
Battery 33
Portability 59
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 215g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 32 points higher (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (59/100 vs 44/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO U1: The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Vivo iQOO U1
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3382020 514398
Geekbench Single 3640 746
Geekbench Multi 11033 1762
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1968x2184 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
NFC yes no
Protection IP48
Dimensions 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 215 g 190 g
Launch price $1999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Vivo iQOO U1
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
71/100
3382020 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO U1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
39/100 -557.5%
514398 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 557.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (96/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (79/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (50/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (52/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (59/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.