Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo Y3s
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y3s (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 25/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y3s 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 Y3s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Vivo Y3s
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 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- 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 Y3s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 201g
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo Y3s, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 48 points higher (73/100 vs 25/100). 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 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (50/100 vs 10/100). 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 Y3s (74/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Vivo Y3s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 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
Vivo Y3s
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y3s
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1544
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo Y3s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo Y3s by 1598.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y3s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (80/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (50/100 vs 10/100).
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 Y3s (74/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y3s?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s by 48 points (73/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo Y3s?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y3s — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y3s?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y3s?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo Y3s?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.