Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo Y17

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y17 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 27/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y17 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.9mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 by 46 points (73/100 vs 27/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Performance 96
Display 80
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 74
Value for money 54

Vivo Y17

Performance 19
Display 39
Camera 17
Battery 43
Portability 55
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Vivo Y17 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 201g

  • Overall rating 27/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo Y17, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 46 points higher (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (50/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y17 (74/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Vivo Y17
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 3382020 199111
Geekbench Single 3639 476
Geekbench Multi 11047 828
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1828x2448 720x1544
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 17 / One UI 9 Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP48 —
Dimensions 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 201 g 190 g
Launch price $1999 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera

Vivo Y17

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
17
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1828x2448
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Vivo Y17

  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1544
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery

Vivo Y17

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo Y17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
73/100
3382020 AnTuTu
Vivo Y17 MediaTek Helio P35
27/100 -1598.6%
199111 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo Y17 by 1598.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

$1999

Vivo Y17

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (96/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (80/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (50/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y17 (74/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y17?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 by 46 points (73/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo Y17?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y17 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y17?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y17?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo Y17?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.