Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 2,814,251).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Lighter: 215g vs 226g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 2814251
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 Vivo X300 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (96/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2814251 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 15.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. Vivo X300 Pro was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (96/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.