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; estimated prices are $1999 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (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 (3,942,923 vs 3,068,952); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 40
Design 31
Value for money 0
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3068952
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
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 215g
  • Cheaper: $485 vs $1999

  • Better camera (62/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (76/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923 3068952
Geekbench Single 3640 2903
Geekbench Multi 11033 9602
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 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 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g 191 g
Price $1999 $485
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
45
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
40
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
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 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
65/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
71/100 -28.5%
3068952 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485

Price difference: $1514. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $1514.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (92/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (62/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (73/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (61/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (76/100 vs 0/100).

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 65/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.

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 (62/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).

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 active users, budget-conscious buyers.