Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1999 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 73/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 2,974,201); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $1999
- Better camera (64/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 13.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1514. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $1514 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.