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).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Vivo iQOO U1
- 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)
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 557.5% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.