Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 53/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 971,424); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 7.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 201g
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 20 points higher (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2577 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 248.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (96/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (50/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 20 points (73/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.