Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo T5x
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo T5x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $1999 and $225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 53/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5x has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 956,756); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5x doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Vivo T5x
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 956756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4800 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $225 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo T5x, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 19 points higher (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100, Vivo T5x — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo T5x are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Vivo T5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3185 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $225 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo T5x
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo T5x
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo T5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo T5x by 312.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1774. Vivo T5x was $1774 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo T5x are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo T5x?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Vivo T5x — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo T5x?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo T5x — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo T5x?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo T5x?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo T5x?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo T5x is a better fit for everyday use.