Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 960,724); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 201g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3353 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 252.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (96/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.