Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo V29

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V29 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 781,542); the Vivo V29 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Vivo V29 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 96
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 44
Value for money 46
Vivo V29
Performance 54
Display 84
Camera 44
Battery 47
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Vivo V29 better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 215g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo V29, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (72/100 vs 44/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo V29: The Vivo V29 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Vivo V29
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
AnTuTu 3382020 781542
Geekbench Single 3640 1017
Geekbench Multi 11033 2943
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68
Dimensions 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm
Weight 215 g 186 g
Launch price $1999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Vivo V29
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo V29
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Vivo V29
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo V29, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
71/100
3382020 AnTuTu
Vivo V29 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
55/100 -332.7%
781542 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo V29 by 332.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Vivo V29
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (96/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (72/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo V29?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Vivo V29 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo V29?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo V29 — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo V29?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo V29?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo V29?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo V29 is a better fit for everyday use.