Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo Y31d

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y31d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; estimated prices are $1999 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 33/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31d has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 522,680); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31d doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d by 32 points (65/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 40
Design 31
Value for money 0
Vivo Y31d
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 97
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 522680
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 489
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1532
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (45/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Vivo Y31d better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4800 mAh
  • Cheaper: $185 vs $1999

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo Y31d, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 32 points higher (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31d (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (97/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y31d: The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Vivo Y31d
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
AnTuTu 3942923 522680
Geekbench Single 3640 489
Geekbench Multi 11033 1532
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1968x2184 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP48 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 215 g 219 g
Price $1999 $185
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
45
camera
Vivo Y31d
  • Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y31d
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
40
battery
Vivo Y31d
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo Y31d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
65/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo Y31d Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
33/100 -654.4%
522680 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo Y31d by 654.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Vivo Y31d
$185

Price difference: $1814. Vivo Y31d is cheaper by $1814.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31d (45/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (57/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (97/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y31d?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d by 32 points (65/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo Y31d?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo Y31d — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y31d?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y31d?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo Y31d?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.