Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $1999 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 879,714); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Lighter: 201g vs 213g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2918 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 284.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1814. Vivo Y500 (China) was $1814 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 (China) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.