Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo X Fold3
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold3 leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold3 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,754,213).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Vivo X Fold3
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo X Fold3, the Vivo X Fold3 scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 leads (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (64/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Vivo X Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.0×142.7×4.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X Fold3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold3
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X Fold3
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo X Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo X Fold3 by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo X Fold3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (78/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (64/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo X Fold3?
The Vivo X Fold3 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo X Fold3?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X Fold3 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo X Fold3?
The Vivo X Fold3 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo X Fold3?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo X Fold3?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X Fold3 is a better fit for active users.